Le Bon Marché Commercial Operations Project Manager Intern

About Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Benchmark emerging brands and curate selections for pop-up activations in line with commercial calendars; conduct outreach and negotiate partnership terms
• Lead pre-launch preparation and operational oversight of brand installations within store environments, managing approximately two pop-up activations monthly and tracking subsequent sales performance and billing reconciliation
• Support the sourcing function by identifying on-trend brands aligned with commercial briefs, compiling catalogues, tariffs and product samples, and verifying regulatory compliance before system entry
• Monitor real-time product installations across locations, track logistics and administrative workflows for each activation, and analyse sales data to prepare comprehensive performance reviews and optimisation recommendations
• Co-develop internal briefs and detailed project timelines (PowerPoint and Teams formats); maintain rigorous coordination of master schedules through weekly synchronisation sessions across Buying, Commercial, and Communications teams
• Author point-of-sale collateral in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Creative Direction departments; conduct regular competitive benchmarking of fine food retail environments and seasonal trends to inform strategic positioning

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent programme (gap year or final-year internship)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and standard office applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with meticulous attention to detail
• Genuine passion for gastronomy, fine food retail, and luxury consumer experiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; no prior professional experience required

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed business school degree or equivalent higher education programme

Workplace

Culture

Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.

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