Overview
Merchandising Intern Jobs in Southern District, Hong Kong SAR at Hermès
Title: Merchandising Intern
Company: Hermès
Location: Southern District, Hong Kong SAR
The HERMÈS WORK IMMERSION PROGRAM offers students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in merchandising within the luxury retail industry. By participating in this program, intern will acquire valuable practical experience and learn about the various strategies used to provide qualitative analysis, outline sales planning and business development in the retail sector. The intern will also work with external parties and various teams across different regions within the organization, allowing he/she to learn from diverse perspectives and develop new skills.
This 9-month program is designed to cultivate future leaders by integrating practical learning with meaningful responsibilities, while providing a deep understanding of Hermès’ merchandising excellence and standards.
Responsibilities
Give qualitative feedback and actions from a merchandising perspective
Prepare and facilitate the buying with qualitative analysis and planning
Analyze the purchase and sell-out of the responsible product lines
Promote merchandise focus to the sales team for potential customers
Work closely with the Visual Merchandising department to ensure an excellent in-store display with a focused and appropriate product assortment
Event planning and coordination with headquarter as well as the retail team in terms of merchandising
Staying ahead of emerging trends to ensure product offerings remain relevant and desirable
Review needs for replenishment or reorder
Optimize the flow of products between stores
Requirements
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in fashion or related discipline
Passion in the latest trends of fashion, lifestyle or art, preferably in French culture
Excellent in communication and interpersonal skills
Sensitive with numbers and able to extract valuable insights from data
Detail-minded with strong analytical skills
Pleasant personality and a team player
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
Good command of both written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
Available to work as an intern for 2-3 full days per week (falls into Mon – Fri)
“A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23 200 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in nearly 300 stores around the world”
