Sephora Assistant Trade Marketing Manager (Internship)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH family, renowned for its broad multi‑brand assortment and its own Sephora Collection. The brand operates internationally across retail, digital and wholesale channels, combining commercial rigor with a culture oriented toward innovation, inclusivity and consumer experience.
Sephora — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: 6‑month Internship, Assistant Trade Marketing Manager supporting Sephora Collection activations and European market coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Trade Marketing Director and Trade Manager in the operational delivery of cross‑functional projects for Sephora Collection.
- Coordinate and collect all inputs for trade activations (assortments, product samples, texts, visual assets) from internal teams and suppliers.
- Follow up and validate BAT (bon à tirer / print proofs) in collaboration with the relevant country teams and creative partners.
- Manage translation requests and liaise with local markets to ensure timely, accurate localized content for activations.
- Prepare launch and activation recaps (launch recap, animation recap) and maintain documentation of campaign deliverables.
- Perform on‑site quality control visits to verify POS/PLV execution and report discrepancies with corrective recommendations.
- Update and maintain furniture/mobiliers allocations and distribution across European markets; support daily queries from country teams.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent (stage lasting 6 months).
- Prior exposure to the beauty market and experience in retail or trade marketing strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with international stakeholders.
- French: native level; English: very good level (required).
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level internship; candidates may be students or recent graduates. A previous internship or part‑time role in retail, beauty or trade marketing is advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in a business school or equivalent higher education program (required for internship).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity and personal development. Teams are encouraged to innovate and take ownership of projects within a consumer‑centric and fast‑paced retail environment.
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