- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Longchamp
Longchamp is a family-owned French leather goods house. Jean Cassegrain founded it in Paris in 1948, making leather-covered pipes before the house turned to luggage and handbags. Its collections also include shoes and ready-to-wear.
Longchamp is hiring a Retail Merchandising Intern for a six-month, full-time internship starting in February 2027, reporting to the Retail Merchandiser in the Retail Merchandising department in Paris. The intern will support buying sessions and collection strategy, analyze collection performance and KPIs, develop reporting tools, and create internal communications in French and English.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of and participation in buying sessions and trade shows.
- Contribute to buying strategies for accessories categories.
- Prepare quantitative and qualitative end-of-season reviews, including competitor monitoring and qualitative feedback.
- Participate in Monthly Retail Europe meetings.
- Conduct weekly analyses and monitor collection performance and KPIs, including revenue, sell-through rate and VMH, to propose action plans.
- Set up analysis and reporting tools according to business needs.
- Create and draft internal communications in French and English.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or equivalent, specializing in purchasing.
- Advanced English proficiency, C1 level, for a European working context.
- Proficiency in Excel, including intermediate and advanced functions, and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Logical and analytical mindset, with an affinity for figures.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with rigor, precision and autonomy.
- Interpersonal ease and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- Confidence speaking up and contributing to discussions.
- Adaptability to the product universe and work environment.
- Interest in fashion, leather goods and luxury.
Skills
Experience
A first experience (internship) in purchasing, ideally in retail.
Education
Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or equivalent, specializing in purchasing.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Culture
Leatherworkers learn their trade in the house’s workshops. At Segré, craftspeople also repair bags, while in boutiques and department-store concessions sales advisers help clients choose among materials, sizes and finishes.
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