Kendo Marketing Operations Internship

About Kendo

Kendo is a dynamic beauty brand incubator within the LVMH family, renowned for creating and scaling distinctive names that shape contemporary prestige beauty. Since its founding in 2010, the company has combined entrepreneurial agility with the resources and standards of a global luxury group, fostering brands such as Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen, and KVD Beauty. As an employer, Kendo offers an inventive, fast-moving environment where creativity, commercial rigor, inclusivity, and digital fluency converge. Its teams are encouraged to challenge convention, build culturally resonant products, and contribute to a portfolio defined by innovation, authenticity, and global ambition.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support product launches across European markets, including participation in launch implementation and performance analysis with strategic recommendations
• Develop and maintain brand visibility on Sephora e-commerce platforms through delivery of product matrices and digital assets
• Support trade marketing initiatives through briefing development, production tracking, point-of-sale material validation, and performance measurement
• Manage promotional resources including country allocations, ordering, logistics tracking, and budget monitoring
• Conduct competitive pricing analysis, market trend monitoring, and category benchmarking
• Maintain and update 360° marketing plans in collaboration with the Brand Manager
• Monitor performance metrics using reporting tools and prepare regular performance summaries
• Coordinate calls and meetings with US headquarters, ensuring follow-up on specific requests and regional alignment
• Support CRM brand visibility initiatives and budget tracking
• Provide general operational support to the Brand Manager on day-to-day activities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a higher education program (Bac+4/5 or equivalent)
• Demonstrated interest in the cosmetics and skincare industry
• Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment
• Proactive and adaptable approach to evolving situations and diverse stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in standard office software and IT tools
• Fluent English language skills (imperative)

Skills

Experience

Entry-level experience or recent graduate with academic exposure to marketing, brand management, or business strategy. No specific professional experience required; a strong foundation in marketing principles and cosmetics industry knowledge is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac+4) or Master's degree (Bac+5) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.

Workplace

Culture

Kendo offers a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where brand builders, creatives, and beauty experts collaborate to develop distinctive global beauty brands. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, it combines the agility of an independent incubator with the standards, resources, and international perspective of a luxury group. The environment values innovation, inclusivity, commercial excellence, and hands-on ownership at every level.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.