Guerlain Business Development Intern

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Seniority Intern
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Guerlain — Business Development Intern (Internship) in Paris. 6‑month marketing internship starting July 2026.

Overview

Guerlain is a historic French perfumery and cosmetics maison known for artisanal craftsmanship, creativity and luxury beauty products. The brand operates within the LVMH group and combines heritage savoir‑faire with contemporary marketing and retail innovation across fragrance, skincare and make‑up.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Analyse commercial performance of product lines and categories; conduct launch reviews and monitor competitors and market trends.
  • Recommend offer architecture, quantities and assortments based on performance and competitive benchmarking.
  • Translate strategic product axes into retail and online execution: catalogue optimisation, in‑store and e‑commerce merchandising, digital experiences, services and sampling strategy.
  • Brief and coordinate cross‑functional customer experience contributors (training, merchandising, digital, direct retail) to ensure consistent implementation of category strategy.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a 4th or 5th year higher education programme (Master’s level or equivalent) in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Initial professional experience or internships in marketing project management preferred; luxury or beauty sector experience is a strong plus.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; proactive and committed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, humility and adaptability.
  • Analytical appetite and ability to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Available for a full‑time, 6‑month internship beginning July 2026; location: Paris 1er (hybrid working arrangement).

Skills

Market and competitor analysis Assortment planning and recommendation Merchandising and catalogue optimisation Cross‑channel activation (retail and digital) Stakeholder briefing and coordination Excel PowerPoint Word Strong analytical and communication skills

Experience

Entry‑level. Prior internships or early experience in marketing project management are desirable; experience in luxury or beauty brands is an advantage.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (M1/M2) or equivalent in Business, Engineering or a related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.347 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 107 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.760 open roles, including 119 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.317 open roles — 147 of them newly added.

Culture

Guerlain blends long‑standing artisanal heritage with a contemporary, creative approach to beauty. As part of the LVMH portfolio, the brand emphasises high standards, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and meticulous attention to product and client experience, offering a workplace that values craftsmanship, innovation and collective excellence.

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.