Selling And Service Assistant

Selling And Service Assistant, Williamsburg NY

At a glance

Job Category Retail - Store Sales Years of Experience Minimum 1 year Contract Type Unlimited contract Job Schedule Full time Locations Store-Williamsburg (62) Legal Employer HERMES OF PARIS INC. Posting Date 07/24/2026, 01:22 PM

About the entity

Hermès of Paris (HOP), the United States subsidiary, opened its first boutique in Beverly Hills in 1972. Today, the company operates 39 boutiques and an accessories pop-up shop, in addition to a Distribution & Service Center located in New Jersey. The Corporate Headquarters is situated in the heart of New York City, in close proximity to the Client Relations Center and Campus Hermès, the company’s training center. Hermès of Paris also maintains a regional Corporate Office in Beverly Hills. The organization employs more than 1,500 associates, and this number continues to grow. The subsidiary’s expansion is supported and guided by President & Chief Executive Officer Diane Mahady and the Senior Leadership Team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of HOP, 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. HOP also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Details of the job

The TeamThe Hermès Williamsburg Boutique will open in September 2026 and focuses on providing extraordinary service to clients as a part of the New York Region. This position will report to the Managing Director and will work collaboratively with the sales team and selling support teams to support the client experience in a fast-paced, luxury environment. The Opportunity The Selling and Service Assistant (SSA) provides clerical support for both front and back of house operations in the Hermès boutique. The SSA is responsible for processing and ensuring the accuracy of all transactions (including receptions, CRM, SKUs, monetary payment and client verification) and the administration support of after sales services when needed. Partners with management team on POS decisions.All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About the Role

• Accurately record point of sales transaction at the register: processing sales, sends, repairs, assist in preparation of opening and closing procedures with management.
• Consistently provide high levels of service to our clients within the Hermès standard of service: prompt and friendly greeting, offer to assist and answer questions, and assistance with wrapping and packaging at point of sale.
• Support of sales team with selling process: hanging merchandising, returning merchandise to floor, retrieving stock, physical preparation of stock room.
• Organize and prioritize work station and selling floor to support the sales effort: ensure all items (bags, boxes, notecards, ribbon, POS station and the like) are stocked at all times, maintain selling floor merchandising standards, straightening, filing in, etc.
• Provide assistance as needed in stockroom operations: support all areas of merchandise flow including replenishment, physical EAS tagging, ticketing etc. Provides assistance as needed in physical inventory preparation.
• Support of After Sales area as needed: Logging in repairs, contacting clients, maintaining active records.
• Recording accurate and detailed CRM files that provide meaningful detail of purchase history and sales analysis.
• Answering phones in a timely manner and exhibiting friendly and appropriate customer service.

Supervisory Responsibility

NO Budget Responsibility NO Decision Making Responsibility NO

About You

1 year retail experience, in a luxury environment preferred Strong communication skills. Experience with POS and/or cash handling strongly preferred. Customer service oriented. Ability to multi-task. Detail oriented. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills: Microsoft Office. Ability to handle difficult situations with grace, compassion and composure. Ability to lift between 0-25 lbs. without assistance.

The hourly range for this position is $24.67 - $27.01. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

Hermès Benefits OverviewHermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performanceMedical, Dental, VisionLife Insurance and DisabilityPaid time off (15 vacation days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)Paid Parental Leave and Transition Time401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching and profit sharingVarious voluntary benefits (e.g., flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance)Product discount and EAP resourcesAccess to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support, and more! 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 OVERVIEWSince 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. 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 short films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website.

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, person