Sephora Retail Marketing Project Assistant (Alternance)

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group, renowned for its curated assortment of international brands and its own Sephora Collection. The brand is recognized for an innovative retail experience, a strong omnichannel presence and a culture that values diversity, creativity and customer-centric merchandising.

1. Support development of retail assets for Sephora EMEA marketing campaigns, including POS displays, gifting solutions and in‑store collateral.
2. Draft and refine creative and production briefs; liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure deliverables meet brand and commercial requirements.
3. Coordinate project timelines and oversee adherence to retro‑planning, anticipating and resolving scheduling or production issues.
4. Manage operational rollout with European markets: distribute guidelines, provide help‑line support, perform follow‑ups and collect feedback (REX).
5. Track project progress, consolidate status reports and escalate risks or deviations to the project lead.

1. Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent (Bac+4/Bac+5) and eligible for a 12‑month alternance apprenticeship.
2. Demonstrable interest in the beauty and retail sectors, with awareness of consumer trends and retail activation best practices.
3. First experience in retail, trade marketing, or project coordination is highly desirable.
4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.
5. Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
6. Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English.

1. Excel
2. Word
3. PowerPoint
4. Project coordination
5. Brief writing
6. PLV / point‑of‑sale display coordination
7. Trade marketing
8. Stakeholder management

Entry‑level — suitable for a candidate early in their career or currently enrolled in a Bac+4/Bac+5 programme; prior internship or work experience in retail or trade marketing is a strong advantage.

Currently enrolled in a business school (Bac+4/Bac+5) or equivalent, eligible for a 12‑month alternance/apprenticeship.

Sephora fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment where creativity and diversity are celebrated. Teams operate with a customer‑first mindset and encourage professional development, cross‑functional collaboration and hands‑on experience in omnichannel retail.