- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,300/month
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Fred
Founded in Paris in 1936 by Fred Samuel, Fred is a contemporary high-jewellery Maison distinguished by its solar spirit, bold creativity, and passion for exceptional stones. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for icons such as Force 10 and for a distinctive elegance inspired by the sea, light, and the French Riviera. As an employer, Fred offers a refined, entrepreneurial environment where craftsmanship, client excellence, innovation, and audacity meet. Its teams contribute to a heritage of joyful luxury while shaping the future of an international jewellery brand with strong creative identity and human values.
Fred is hiring a Global Retail Operations and Performance Assistant intern for a six-month placement starting in early January 2027, based in Paris. Reporting to the Global Retail Operations & Performance Manager, the intern will support international retail operations, performance analysis, retail tools, and cross-functional projects. The gross monthly internship allowance is €1,300.
Role & Responsibilities
- Help formalize and update retail standards and processes for front- and back-office activities.
- Contribute to developing and enriching the global Retail Book in collaboration with the Maison’s departments.
- Collect and consolidate market feedback to identify recurring operational issues and improvement opportunities.
- Support the monitoring and analysis of key retail network KPIs at global and market levels.
- Contribute to producing and improving performance dashboards and reports.
- Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities, and help formulate recommendations.
- Monitor digital tools used in boutiques and their adoption across markets.
- Consolidate and structure user feedback to identify needs and potential improvements.
- Contribute to retail innovation projects, particularly those involving data and AI.
Qualifications
- Fluent French and English.
- Currently studying at Master 1 or Master 2 level at a business school, engineering school, or university, specializing in retail, business, data/business analytics, or project management.
- A first experience in retail, operations, or business analysis is appreciated, ideally in the luxury sector.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with a keen interest in numbers.
- Organized, rigorous, and autonomous, with the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ease working in an international, multicultural environment.
- An interest in the jewelry and watchmaking sectors is appreciated.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; a first experience in retail, operations, or business analysis is appreciated, ideally in the luxury sector.
Education
Master 1 or Master 2 student at a business school, engineering school, or university, specializing in retail, business, data/business analytics, or project management.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 1,300 per month.
Benefits
One day of remote work per week after three months of service, subject to manager approval; six paid authorized absence days; meal vouchers worth €10 per working day, 60% covered by the Maison; 50% coverage of the public transport pass.
Culture
Fred fosters a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture rooted in creativity, optimism, and the bold spirit of contemporary French jewelry. As an employer, the Maison values craftsmanship, collaboration, and client excellence, offering teams an environment where innovation and elegance meet a warm, family-inspired approach.
About Cerulean
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