Guerlain Private Client, Partnerships and Events Assistant

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 hiring a Private Client, Partnerships and Events Assistant to support private-client relations, B2B sales, partnerships, reporting and events for the French market. This full-time, on-site internship is a six-month, convention-backed placement starting in January 2027, based in Paris’s 1st arrondissement.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with contacts, mainly luxury houses and hotels, for B2B product sales.
• Prepare reports, manage and follow up on requests.
• Track invoicing and revenue by key account.
• Prospect for new partners by presenting Guerlain and its product and experience catalogue.
• Build a database of the partner network.
• Prepare internal presentation materials highlighting initiatives and results.
• Participate in partner meetings to recruit new key partners and develop relationships.
• Analyse partnership results quarterly.
• Participate in and coordinate client and brand-image events across the French market, in collaboration with the trade marketing team.
• Propose and deliver bespoke experiences.
• Work with CRM to prepare reports measuring results and KPIs.
• Identify emerging venues for events.
• Analyse competitors’ in-store and out-of-store events.
• Gather information from other beauty houses and conduct research to understand Guerlain’s competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a Master’s degree at a business school or university, specialising in Marketing or Communications.
• An initial client relations experience is preferred; experience in the luxury sector is an advantage.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Rigorous, organised, responsive and motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and availability.
• Passionate about beauty or keen to discover the sector; dynamic, autonomous, mature and proactive.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; an initial experience in client relations is preferred, and luxury-sector experience is an advantage.

Education

Currently studying for a Master’s degree at a business school or university, specialising in Marketing or Communications.

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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