Guerlain Assistant Business Analyst, Key Accounts

About Guerlain

Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with category management and key account managers on assortment selections across distribution channels in alignment with marketing strategy and sales potential
• Develop and present sales arguments to clients regarding makeup, skincare, and fragrance range segmentation
• Monitor and oversee assortment implementation in point-of-sale locations via tracking dashboards
• Establish and maintain distribution measurement tracking systems for assortment by product reference and retailer
• Conduct ad hoc assortment analyses as required
• Forecast sell-in placement for three-month new product launches on core lines, limited editions, and gift set campaigns in coordination with KAMs and category marketing teams
• Co-define product launch quotas by retailer with KAMs and monitor placement performance by channel
• Manage out-of-stocks (RACs): track performance and implement corrective action plans
• Support product discontinuation planning by establishing end-of-life dates for each retailer
• Contribute to defining periodic promotional offers in support of KAM teams
• Coordinate annual pricing strategy for France distribution in consultation with international pricing teams, category marketing, and the Key Accounts Director
• Contribute to assortment differentiation planning during annual business plans
• Analyze sell-out and sell-in performance and provide recommendations to the Key Accounts Director
• Support internal sales initiatives including LVMH Group employee sales and LVMHappening events, with dual objectives of revenue growth and inventory reduction
• Provide analytical support to the Key Accounts Director for business reviews, sales force reviews, and budget reviews

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bac+4/+5 programme in business school or equivalent university degree
• Financial or business analytics background
• Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel (pivot tables, V-lookup functions)
• Familiarity with analytical and reporting tools (Klee, Okalys, Newvizz, Orion sell-out systems preferred but not required)

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; no prior professional experience required. Candidate should demonstrate strong organizational ability, proactivity, and self-direction.

Education

Bac+4 or Bac+5 in business school, commerce, or equivalent university-level education with financial or quantitative focus preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.

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