Guerlain Distribution Merchandising Intern

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.

Guerlain is seeking a Distribution Merchandising Intern to support the France Marketing team with launches, Trade Marketing activations, merchandising operations and coordination between headquarters, suppliers and field teams. This convention-approved internship is on site in Paris, starts in January 2027 and lasts six months.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of Trade Marketing activations and track their installation at points of sale, including briefing suppliers, managing creative revisions, obtaining internal and external approval of point-of-sale advertising, processing quotations, and monitoring production and installation.
• Write the internal merchandising newsletter, including competitor monitoring and tracking Guerlain’s executions.
• Create three-axis planograms using 2D software.
• Manage feedback from field teams and serve as the main contact for day-to-day merchandising matters, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and process merchandising after-sales requests and manage replenishment and reprints.
• Prepare orders for furniture, products, point-of-sale advertising and visual assets, and monitor logistics.
• Manage the merchandising database and track store openings and renovations.
• Support the team with product launches and the follow-up of retailer merchandising activations.
• Manage the operational inventory of makeup furniture and update permanent merchandising elements.
• Act as a key liaison between headquarters, suppliers, field teams and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a business school at Master’s level (Bac+4/Bac+5) or in an equivalent programme.
• Have significant initial experience in project management.
• Be creative, versatile, rigorous and organized.
• Be proactive and able to find solutions to deliver projects despite difficulties or unexpected issues.
• Enjoy interpersonal relationships and teamwork, demonstrate excellent people skills, and adapt to a range of stakeholders, including headquarters, boutiques, field teams, logistics and service providers.
• Have good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

Significant initial experience in project management; classified as entry-level.

Education

Business school at Master’s level (Bac+4/Bac+5) or an equivalent programme.

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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