Saint Louis Showroom Intern- Generation H (Spring/Summer Semester)

The Team:

The Saint-Louis team manages the development of the brand throughout America, overseeing all aspects of business: sales, marketing, PR, collaboration, e-comm, etc.

The Opportunity:

As a student intern, you will play an integral role in the daily operations and general organization of our New York showroom. You will engage with interior designers and end clients, lead sales opportunities from researching clients to completing presentations to preparing proposals and track the progress of our business.

You will also assist the Saint-Louis team at large with functions related to E-commerce and Wholesale activities.

The Internship Program:

For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!

As part of Generation H, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.

The internship is scheduled for March 3rd to August 2nd, 2024 and this is a Part-Time opportunity.

This internship is in-person (non-remote) and based in our showroom at the D&D building, 979 Third Avenue, New York. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.

About The Role:

• Assist the showroom director in day to day operations of the showroom
• Prepare quotes and presentations for clients and designers
• Process sales and transfers products in coordination with Customer Service
• Assist with in-person sales in the showroom, welcome visitors and present the collections
• Support direct outreach to the trade
• Track progress and implement rigorous system to update the pipeline of live quotes
• Assist with web orders paperwork and maintenance of boutique return/exchange tracking
• Assist with other marketing actions and sales presentations as needed beyond the direct showroom activity
• Execute all other duties assigned by Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:

• NO

Budget Responsibility:

• NO

Decision Making Responsibility:

• NO

About You:

• Currently a junior or senior in undergraduate studies or graduate student in a relevant field such as Interior Design, Fine Arts, or Business.
• Strong interest, or previous experience in the luxury sector and Design / Home Decoration sector with a creative side that lends itself to preparing visually compelling presentation materials.
• Experienced and skilled in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Outlook. Photoshop experience helpful.
• Available for ~15 hours per week during the work week (no weekends).
• Effective communicator (written & oral).
• Organized, prompt, polite, a team player and professional by default.
• French speaking & writing is a plus, not a requirement.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview:

Saint-Louis is a sister company of the Hermès group and specializes in crystal product. Founded in 1586, Saint-Louis is the oldest crystal manufacturer in continental Europe. Focused on mouthblown and hand-cut crystal, Saint-Louis is perpetuating centuries old know-hows in its workshops in France. Its collection of handcrafted glassware, decoration and lighting range form heritage lines inherited from the 19th and 20th century as well as contemporary collaboration designed to stand the test of time.

Saint-Louis was acquired by Hermes in an effort to protect and develop the incredible craftsmanship. Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time. An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès' success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that's at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films "Footsteps Across the World" available on our website. Link here .

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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