- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Printemps
Printemps is a French department store founded in Paris by Jules and Augustine Jaluzot in 1865. Its boulevard Haussmann flagship and regional stores bring fashion, beauty and homeware under one roof.
Printemps is seeking a full-time intern to support its Home buying team at the group headquarters, identifying brands across furniture, design and decoration and coordinating their integration and partnerships. The role also covers market monitoring, competitive analysis, sales support tools, supplier setup and commercial contracts.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify and assess new brands and partners to enrich Printemps’ Home offering.
- Source brands across home furnishing and decor categories, including furniture, lighting, coverings and accessories.
- Monitor trends and innovations in the home and lifestyle market.
- Conduct benchmarks and competitive analyses to identify new development opportunities.
- Help prepare meetings with brands and partners.
- Contribute to the design and improvement of sales support tools.
- Support the team in managing and developing the portfolio of brand partners.
- Coordinate the steps required to integrate new brands into the Printemps ecosystem.
- Assist with registering partners in internal systems, including creating supplier accounts and tracking commercial terms and invoicing details.
- Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of commercial contracts.
- Identify potential obstacles and help implement appropriate solutions.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Ensure partnerships are implemented operationally and project milestones are followed.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bac +4/5 degree at a business school, IAE or university, ideally specializing in purchasing, business development or project management.
- Versatile profile with initial experience in purchasing, business development or project management, ideally with a premium retailer, furniture brand, interior architecture firm or design agency.
- Strong knowledge of the home sector and a keen interest in design, interior architecture and decoration.
- Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Skills
Experience
Initial experience in purchasing, business development or project management; the experience level is stated as 6 months to 2 years.
Education
Currently pursuing a Bac +4/5 degree at a business school, IAE or university, ideally specializing in purchasing, business development or project management.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
A personal shopper at Haussmann advises individual clients, while buyers at the Paris head office select merchandise for the stores. Visual merchandisers work with sales staff to present that selection on the shop floor.
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