Guerlain Trade and Merchandising Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Guerlain
Guerlain is a heritage French luxury house within the LVMH Beauty portfolio, specialising in perfumes, skincare and makeup. As part of LVMH, the brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with global retail and marketing operations; the Dutch office in Capelle aan den IJssel supports brand execution across the Netherlands.
Guerlain (LVMH Beauty) in Capelle aan den IJssel — Trade and Merchandising Intern (internship) supporting trade marketing, merchandising and sales analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the setup and execution of 360° trade marketing plans for in-store activations and key product launches at retail partners.
- Develop creative communication materials and point-of-sale (POS) assets for retailers and sales points in line with brand guidelines.
- Assist with rollout and local implementation of POS trade activations, merchandising events, trainings and masterclasses.
- Create and manage shelf plans and planograms according to brand standards and advise on local implementation in the Dutch market.
- Monitor, gather and analyse campaign and visibility results; prepare reports on priority launches and retailer performance.
- Manage incentives and communications to sales advisors; support the sales team with analyses, planning and project work.
- Prepare and maintain Excel workbooks and data analyses to inform merchandising and sales decisions.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an HBO or WO degree (marketing, business, retail management or related discipline).
- Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- Practical proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Highly organised, accurate and detail-oriented with a retail-focused mindset.
- Analytical, structured and results-driven with strong communication skills.
- Collaborative team player who is proactive, initiative-taking and enthusiastic.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for students or recent graduates. Prior retail or merchandising exposure is an advantage but not required.
Education
Pursuing or recently completed HBO/WO (bachelor) level education in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Capelle aan den IJssel, North Holland, Netherlands — conveniently close to Rotterdam.
Culture
Guerlain and LVMH Beauty combine creative craft and commercial rigour, valuing heritage, aesthetic excellence and attention to detail. The Dutch office fosters cross-functional collaboration, offering hands-on learning in brand marketing, retail execution and professional development within a global luxury network.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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