Galeries Lafayette Business Analyst — Commercial Strategy (Intern)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading international luxury fashion house operating within a major luxury group. The employer blends creative heritage with commercial rigor, maintaining global retail and wholesale networks and investing in analytical capabilities to inform merchandising, pricing and assortment decisions.
Business Analyst — Commercial Strategy internship at a leading luxury fashion house in Paris. Support commercial analytics, reporting and strategic projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the commercial strategy team with quantitative analysis of sales, margin and inventory performance across channels and geographies.
- Prepare and maintain management reporting and dashboards to track KPIs, trading plans and promotional effectiveness.
- Conduct market, competitor and pricing analyses to inform assortment, pricing and go-to-market recommendations.
- Build financial and demand models to simulate scenarios and support decision-making for merchandising and retail teams.
- Collaborate with merchandising, retail, e‑commerce and finance stakeholders to deliver ad‑hoc analysis and strategic projects.
- Synthesize analytical findings into clear presentations and executive-ready slide decks.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program (Business school, Engineering school, Economics, Data Science or equivalent).
- Strong numerical aptitude with rigorous approach to problem solving and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate analysis into business recommendations.
- Interest in luxury fashion, retail dynamics and commercial strategy.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or project work in analytics, commercial/retail strategy, consulting or finance are preferred but not mandatory; demonstrable analytical coursework or practical projects are valued.
Education
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The organisation combines creative craftsmanship with data‑driven commercial decision‑making. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that values analytical rigor, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and a strong affinity for luxury retail.
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