Hennessy On‑Premise Development Intern
Hennessy in Paris seeks an On‑Premise Development Intern to support on‑trade activations and the Hennessy My Way programme.
Overview
Hennessy is a historic Cognac house within the Moët Hennessy portfolio of LVMH, recognised worldwide for its mastery of eaux‑de‑vie and strong cultural ties across global markets. The Maison combines deep artisanal expertise with an international marketing organisation that drives brand desirability while advancing environmental and social responsibility across its operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the On‑Premise Development lead and the brand education directors to deliver the Maison's On‑Premise ambition and commercial objectives.
- Animate and support a network of regional champions and stakeholders to cascade On‑Premise priorities, ensuring alignment with Business Development Directors (BDD) and Business Development Managers (BDM).
- Centralise market needs and feedback, identify pragmatic solutions and ensure Maison activations are tailored and deployable in local markets.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of guidelines, tools and KPIs by analysing ROI of On‑Premise activations and sharing best practices.
- Coordinate development of tools and assets in close collaboration with marketing, product development and commercial teams (primary responsibility — ~60% of time).
- Support the "Hennessy My Way" programme: design community identity and promotional goods, monitor market trends and competitor activity relevant to HMW, manage the digital content calendar and 2026 publications, and track the allocated budget.
- Maintain structured, proactive relationships with internal stakeholders (international team, marketing, product development, finance) and external partners (regional markets, Moët Hennessy subsidiaries, agencies, suppliers).
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) from a recognised business school or equivalent MBA.
- Bilingual French and English (spoken and written) is required.
- Early‑career level (internship) with demonstrable interest or prior internships in marketing, on‑trade, luxury goods or FMCG preferred.
- Strong project leadership capability and a strategic, solution‑oriented mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present insight‑driven recommendations.
- Refined aesthetic sensibility and client‑centric orientation; willingness to work on‑site in Paris and collaborate across international time zones.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level internship. Prior internships or project experience in on‑trade/Horeca channels, luxury marketing or FMCG commercial programmes is desirable but not mandatory.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) from a recognised business school or equivalent MBA.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison blends centuries‑old craftsmanship with a contemporary global marketing approach, fostering cross‑disciplinary collaboration and cultural engagement. Teams emphasise creativity, rigor and environmental stewardship while operating within an international, fast‑paced luxury environment.
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