Hermès Assistant Trade Marketing
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Parfum Beauté seeks a Trade Marketing Assistant intern in Paris for six months (January 2027) to support Europe Export marketing operations and regional coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Operational Marketing Manager in optimizing market-specific marketing plans and consolidating the Europe Export zone's overall strategic initiatives
- Manage daily requests from Europe Export markets regarding trade activations (podium validation, point-of-sale displays, window displays, in-store events) aligned with product launches and seasonal campaigns
- Coordinate and track briefs between regional agents and central teams (Visual Merchandising, International Marketing, Media, E-commerce)
- Develop and implement semi-annual visual merchandising strategies for all personalized retail spaces and provide recommendations for selective distribution channels
- Review and challenge planogram recommendations across the zone
- Conduct monthly performance analyses on product lines and fragrance market performance across multiple zone countries, preparing consolidated monthly notes and quarterly activation reports
- Prepare deployment plans for each product launch and post-launch reporting for the entire zone
- Monitor key promotional periods and competitive activity across the region
- Track and manage trade marketing expenditures and invoice processing for the entire zone
- Participate in the organization of seminars and regional/international meetings with agents and central teams
- Coordinate the distribution of pre-launch tools and materials (point-of-sale displays, presentation kits) across all markets
Qualifications
- Final-year student in a business school, IAE program, university degree program, or equivalent
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate multiple parallel projects
- Structured and synthetic thinking with meticulous attention to detail
- Fluent English proficiency
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Interest and familiarity with the perfume and cosmetics industry
Skills
Experience
First internship or prior successful 6-month experience in a similar marketing support or trade marketing role is strongly preferred; however, beginners are accepted.
Education
Student enrolled in a business school (École de Commerce), IAE program, university degree program, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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