- Location
- 27 Rue de Châteaudun (View map)75009 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,300–1,500/month
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious entity within the retail landscape, offers an exhilarating environment that embodies a lifestyle of fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watchmaking, and gastronomy. As part of this vibrant and innovative group, employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and commitment, driving the evolution of commerce and enchanting customers with every interaction.
Groupe Galeries Lafayette seeks a Buying Intern to join its Offer & Purchasing Direction and contribute to building the product assortment across physical stores and e-commerce. The intern will analyze sales performance and collection results to inform commercial strategy, conduct market opportunity studies and competitive intelligence, prepare for brand collection meetings, and monitor seasonal activity performance alongside buyers and inventory managers. This position offers exposure to luxury retail across Fashion, Beauty, Home, Fine Jewelry, Watches, and Gourmet categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze sales performance and collection results to provide actionable recommendations for upcoming commercial policies
- Conduct market opportunity studies, document current trend analyses, prepare competitive benchmarks, and maintain ongoing competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning
- Prepare for and participate in brand collection meetings, including advance preparation of guidelines and related deliverables
- Monitor seasonal activity progress and coordinate with buyers and inventory managers to track ongoing performance
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bac +4/5 program in Business, Fashion, or equivalent discipline
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with ability to quickly identify market trends, long-term challenges, and value-creating opportunities
- Capacity to learn with agility and embrace new challenges
- Preferred: prior experience in merchandising planning, purchasing, or product marketing
Skills
Experience
First or second professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or luxury goods environment preferred; demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to commercial environments.
Education
Bac +4 or Bac +5 (equivalent to M1 or M2) in Business School, Fashion, Retail Management, or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 1,300 to EUR 1,500 per month.
Benefits
Employee discount on purchases, 80% reimbursement of public transportation costs, two days per week of remote work, personalized onboarding program to immerse in company culture and professional development opportunities.
Culture
Galeries Lafayette fosters a culture of innovation and joy, where each day presents new opportunities and challenges. Employees are part of a creative and committed team, dedicated to redefining the retail experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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