Kendo Marketing Intern

London • UK

Monday, January 6, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based innovator in beauty brand development and wholesale, operates under the prestigious LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton umbrella, the world's preeminent luxury conglomerate. Known for its creative prowess and market acumen, Kendo is the force behind renowned brands such as KVD Vegan Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Fenty Beauty, and Fenty Skin. The company is celebrated for its dynamic approach to product development, storytelling, and strategic retail partnerships, consistently redefining the beauty industry landscape.

1. Assist Marketing Coordinators and Managers with organizing and monitoring stock orders for office supplies.
2. Raise MO’s and NPD tester orders to meet ongoing brand requirements.
3. Support the creation of marketing presentations for both internal and external meetings.
4. Raise and receipt purchase orders for continuous brand needs.
5. Manage mailing requests and courier bookings daily to support business functions, including products, packaging, prototypes, and global requests.
6. Coordinate meeting requests, room bookings, and visitor arrangements.
7. Provide assistance at events across brands as needed.
8. Track and analyze brand and competitor launches and activities, producing monthly reports on new product launches, pricing, marketing activities, and advertising.
9. Support Marketing Managers on OLEHENRIKSEN and KVD Beauty initiatives.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of POS tools and materials for new launches and in-store focuses.
11. Follow up on day-to-day needs from retail partners and area managers, aligned with the marketing plan.
12. Collate and analyze launch and event results on an ongoing basis.
13. Monitor and track retailer brand coverage weekly, sharing key results with the marketing team.
14. Manage logistics for the sampling calendar across OLEHENRIKSEN and KVD Beauty, including inventory management, ordering, and ROI analysis.
15. Research and present brand-building opportunities within the UK.
16. Source marketing supplies to support key launches and activations.

1. Degree in Marketing, Business Studies, or a related field.
2. Previous internship or work experience in marketing within the luxury retail sector preferred.
3. Fluency in English.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
2. Highly organized with a strong eagerness to learn.
3. Proactive with a flexible work attitude.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
6. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

Beginner level experience in marketing, preferably within the luxury retail sector.

Degree in Marketing, Business Studies, or similar.

Hybrid working model offering flexibility and exposure to a dynamic industry.

Kendo fosters an environment of creativity and innovation, driven by a team passionate about redefining the beauty industry. As part of the LVMH group, the company embodies luxury and excellence, offering a collaborative and fast-paced workplace where ideas are valued and growth is encouraged.