Client Relation Center Intern (2027 Semester 1) - Generation H

Join; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Guest speaker series

In-person internship

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Hermès is offering an in-person eCommerce Client Relations Center Intern role in New York City. You will support operational, analytical, and training tasks within the Client Relations Center, learning through a mentor program and a series of guest speakers as part of Generation H.

This full-time internship runs January 11, 2027 to June 28, 2027, with an hourly rate of $20.00 and a 37.5-hour work week. You will gain experience in back-office operations for eCommerce Customer Service, assist with

Qualifications

• Previous Operations and/or Customer Service experience helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; polite and professional phone manner.
• High level of adaptability.
• Acute attention to detail and organization.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyze KPIs and operational metrics to generate insights for reporting to managers and specialists.
• Monitor open service tickets to identify patterns in returns and post-sale issues, driving timely resolution.
• Research Hermes.com customer service interactions to support escalation management.
• Assist with internal QA protocols and benchmarking to identify training gaps.
• Design and execute independent projects aligned with personal growth and operational efficiency.
• Assist with scheduling for eCommerce and boutiques; execute other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations experience

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Team:

The Client Relations team oversees all content and aspects of the Hermes.com business while supporting omnichannel services and client phone, email, and live chat inquiries in partnership with US flagship boutiques.

The Opportunity:

As the eCommerce Client Relations Center Intern, you will support the Client Relations Center team with operational, analytical, and training responsibilities. You will gain valuable experience through executing back-office operations for eCommerce Customer Service and assisting with important day-to-day reporting functions.

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.

This internship is scheduled for January 11, 2027 – June 28, 2027 and this is a full-time opportunity.

All internships are in-person (non-remote) and this internship is based in the Corporate Office located in New York City. 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:

• Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to generate actionable insights that support reporting needs for Managers and Specialists.
• Monitors open service tickets to identify patterns in pending returns and post-sale issues, ensuring timely resolution and process optimization.
• Conducts in-depth research and trend analysis on Hermes.com customer service interactions to support escalation management.
• Assists with implementing internal quality assurance protocols and conducts competitive benchmarking to uncover training gaps and provide feedback for team development.
• Designs and executes independent projects that align with personal growth objectives and contribute to operational efficiency or innovation within client relations.
• Assists with scheduling needs for eCommerce and boutiques
• Executes all other duties assigned by Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:

• NO

Budget Responsibility:

• NO

Decision Making Responsibility:

• NO

About You:

• Previous Operations and /or Customer Service Experience helpful
• Excellent written and verbal skills; polite and professional phone manner
• High level of adaptability
• Acute attention to detail and organization
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret date, identify trends, and support decision-making through insights

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

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.

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Hermes, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at [e-mail]. Please do not submit resumes or applications to this email address.