- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
The Retail Merchandising Assistant supports Givenchy’s EMEA team with sales reporting and analysis, collection launches, store business animation, stock rebalancing, competitor monitoring and buying sessions. This is a full-time, six-month internship starting in January 2027, with a mandatory internship agreement as part of a state-recognised diploma programme; the role is based at the Paris 8 headquarters and follows a hybrid working model.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Develop analyses as needed.
- Send the Weekly Merch News each week.
- Track collection shipments in line with store implementation schedules.
- Develop launch tools.
- Prepare and participate in training sessions.
- Prepare store engagement materials, including product highlights, challenges, and Mix & Match recommendations.
- Respond to EMEA boutiques’ requests regarding stock and collections.
- Rebalance stock between boutiques according to performance and the EMEA Retail strategy.
- Visit the retail network’s boutiques frequently.
- Support Retail Merchandisers by preparing analyses and presentation materials ahead of buying sessions.
- Actively contribute to the collection buying strategy.
- Visit competitors and monitor trends.
Qualifications
- Student at a business school or in an equivalent university programme.
- Ideally, a significant first experience in an analytical, Retail Merchandising, or buying role.
- Interest in the luxury sector and a sensitivity to fashion.
- Comfortable working with quantitative data.
- Fluent in French and English.
Skills
Experience
Beginner level; ideally, a significant first experience in an analytical, Retail Merchandising, or buying role.
Education
Business school student or equivalent university-level education; a mandatory internship agreement for an internship forming part of a state-recognised diploma programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
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