Van Cleef & Arpels Summer Trainee

Van Cleef & Arpels is a distinguished French haute joaillerie maison celebrated for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic creativity, and exceptional client service. The house is part of the Richemont group and offers a workplace that blends heritage savoir‑faire with international luxury retail and interdisciplinary collaboration across boutiques, ateliers and corporate teams.

1. Support day‑to‑day boutique operations, including client reception, appointment preparation and after‑sales follow up under supervision.
2. Assist with visual merchandising and upkeep of in‑store presentation to uphold maison standards.
3. Contribute to client relations tasks: CRM updates, preparation of client portfolios and coordination of appointments.
4. Support marketing and communications activities for the local store (content preparation, event logistics, social media assistance).
5. Participate in a defined summer project aligned with commercial or marketing objectives and present findings to stakeholders.
6. Perform administrative duties such as inventory reconciliation, stock management assistance and sales reporting.

1. Currently enrolled in a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in business, marketing, luxury management, hospitality or a related discipline.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, client‑centric manner suited to luxury service.
3. High attention to detail and ability to maintain maison standards in visual presentation and administration.
4. Flexible availability for summer hours, including weekends and evenings as required by boutique trading patterns.
5. Right to work in France for the duration of the internship.

1. Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
2. CRM software (experience preferred)
3. Point‑of‑sale (POS) systems
4. Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
5. Strong verbal and written communication

No extensive professional experience is required; previous customer‑facing work in retail, hospitality or luxury environments is advantageous. The candidate should demonstrate genuine interest in haute joaillerie and familiarity with luxury client expectations.

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Marketing, Luxury Management, Hospitality or related field.

Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a culture that honors craftsmanship, discretion and creativity, combining atelier savoir‑faire with refined retail hospitality. Employees are expected to uphold meticulous standards and collaborate across boutique and corporate teams within the Richemont ecosystem.