Le Bon Marché Assistant Buyer — Private Label (Apprenticeship)
Le Bon Marché — Paris: Assistant Buyer, Private Label (Apprenticeship). Support sourcing, product development and e‑commerce for event and permanent collections.
Overview
Le Bon Marché is an iconic Parisian department store within the luxury retail landscape, recognized for its curated selection across fashion, beauty, design and gastronomy. As part of a leading luxury group, the brand combines cultural programming with commercial creativity, operating both an emblematic flagship and a digital e‑commerce presence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Buyer‑Coordinator for Private Label in the development of event and permanent collections for in‑store and e‑shop distribution.
- Source and prospect new suppliers (attendance at trade shows, supplier outreach) to enrich the private‑label assortment.
- Participate in collaboration projects: attend collection kick‑offs, supplier meetings, and follow launches and prototype development.
- Manage samples and prototypes for catalogs, press and merchandising displays.
- Process purchase orders and follow-up on deliveries, handling discrepancies and disputes when they arise.
- Enter and maintain product data and ensure conformity within e‑commerce matrices.
- Collaborate with social media teams on communication and content for collection launches.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to support assortment decisions and commercial performance reviews.
- Conduct competitive, trend and retail tour monitoring and propose insights.
- Contribute ideas to improve the eco‑responsibility of private‑label collections and sourcing practices.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in Bac+4/+/5 program (business school, university, IFM or fashion school) compatible with an apprenticeship rhythm.
- Strong organisational rigour and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
- Curiosity for product and trends across multiple categories (women’s, men’s, home).
- Good interpersonal skills and collaborative team spirit.
- Proficiency with office and creative software (Word, Excel, PPT, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Working knowledge of English.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — no prior professional experience required; internships or initial exposure to fashion buying, merchandising or retail purchasing are advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in Bac+4/Bac+5 program (business school, university, Institut Français de la Mode or fashion school) suitable for an apprenticeship.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.347 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 107 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.760 open roles, including 119 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.317 open roles — 147 of them newly added.
Culture
Le Bon Marché fosters a culture that balances commercial excellence with curatorial creativity; teams are collaborative and attentive to cultural programming, craftsmanship and customer experience. Employees work in an environment that values design sensibility, innovation and a growing focus on sustainability.
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.