- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Hennessy
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.
Reporting to a Senior Product Manager within a seven-person team, the Prestige Brand Marketing Assistant works on Hennessy’s prestige portfolio, primarily Hennessy X.O., supporting product development, 360° marketing campaigns, retail activation, and performance and competitor analysis. The internship is based in Paris, with possible monthly travel to Cognac; the schedule is four and a half days per week, with Friday afternoons off.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development of limited editions, serving as the main contact for creative agencies and the packaging team while respecting financial parameters and budget, quality expectations, and launch deadlines.
- Contribute to creative development through moodboards, concepts and storytelling, and iconography.
- Support dedicated teams in developing franchise visibility by managing products and mock-ups and preparing meetings with senior management.
- Support the development of franchise campaigns, including activation through photoshoot preparation, digital orchestration, content writing, events, and public relations.
- Analyze digital campaign performance after launch.
- Help develop assets throughout the year to promote the institutional offering at key commercial moments, as needed.
- Contribute to the delivery and development of retail activation programs, including personalization programs, sales-support and merchandising tools, and service rituals.
- Analyze competitors, franchise performance, consumer behavior, and trends.
- Regularly share news and trends from the luxury sectors, including fashion, jewelry, watches, automotive, and travel.
Qualifications
- Currently completing a Bac +4/+5 degree at a business school or equivalent university program.
- Some professional experience, ideally six months in marketing and preferably in the luxury sector.
- Passion for the luxury sector and an affinity for spirits.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team with different functions and a variety of stakeholders.
- Dynamic, curious, creative, organized, and rigorous, with responsiveness, autonomy, and a strong ability to synthesize information.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English and French, spoken and written.
Skills
Experience
Some professional experience, ideally six months in marketing, preferably in the luxury sector.
Education
Currently completing a Bac +4/+5 degree at a business school or equivalent university program.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Four-and-a-half-day work week, with Friday afternoons off; access to the expertise and experience of Hennessy teams.
Culture
Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.
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