Kendo Apprentice Assistant Brand Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Kendo Brands, a distinguished incubator of beauty and skincare brands under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its creativity and innovation. The company has made significant strides in the cosmetics industry by offering inspiring brands such as Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen, and KVD Vegan Beauty. Kendo's team is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, generosity, and a sense of fun, making it a dynamic workplace for those passionate about beauty and skincare.

1. Coordinate and ensure successful product launches across Europe.
2. Participate in the implementation of product launches.
3. Analyze performance metrics, prepare reports, and provide recommendations.
4. Support market-specific marketing initiatives.
5. Ensure brand visibility and optimize product listings on Sephora's e-commerce platforms.
6. Manage CRM visibility for the brand, including briefs and assets.
7. Oversee resource allocation, ordering, and logistical and budgetary follow-ups.
8. Conduct pricing studies, competitive analysis, trend monitoring, and benchmarking.
9. Support daily tasks of the Brand Manager.
10. Monitor performance using reporting tools.
11. Track implementation of action plans, visibility, and stock levels.
12. Coordinate calls and meetings with the US headquarters and Sephora teams, participate in meetings, and follow up on specific requests.

1. Higher education degree (Bac+4/5) with a specialization in Marketing.

1. Autonomous and organized with strong prioritization skills.
2. Proactive and adaptable in dynamic environments.
3. Strong interest in the cosmetics industry.
4. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Photoshop skills are a plus.
5. Fluent in English.

Beginner level experience in brand management or marketing preferred.

Higher education degree (Bac+4/5) in Marketing.

Opportunity to develop skills in brand management and gain practical experience in a dynamic industry.

Kendo Brands fosters a start-up environment within a larger corporate structure, encouraging creativity, innovation, and a collaborative spirit. The company values an entrepreneurial mindset and offers a vibrant workplace for those passionate about beauty and skincare.