- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora seeks a Launch Coordination Assistant to manage new makeup product launches across Europe. The successful candidate will coordinate between brands, country teams, supply chain, master data, regulatory/quality, and finance departments; develop and maintain launch timelines; proactively resolve launch obstacles; contribute to the 2027 Christmas cross-functional project; and validate product assortments and trade marketing plans while tracking makeup category trends. This is a 6-month internship position based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, starting January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor each step of the new product launch process in close collaboration with brands, country teams, Supply Chain, Master Data team, Regulatory/Quality departments, and Finance
- Develop and maintain up-to-date retro-planning schedules for each brand and product launch
- Proactively manage blocking points and challenges that could impact launch dates and communicate adjustments internally and externally to markets and brands
- Actively contribute to the 2027 Christmas Cross-Functional Project Management: coordinate special offer rollouts, optimize omnichannel visibility, and facilitate communication with brands and markets
- Participate in the creation and validation of product assortments and trade marketing animation plans for brands
- Track makeup category trends and monitor competitive developments
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree (Bachelor's +4/5 years of higher education) from a Business School or University, ideally with specialization in Project Management
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Rigorous, highly organized, and proactive work approach
- Passionate about the beauty industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- First experience in project management or coordination (internship or professional) is a plus
Skills
Experience
Beginner level; first professional or internship experience in project management or coordination preferred but not required.
Education
Master's degree (Bac +4/5) from a Business School or University, ideally with a specialization in Project Management.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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.
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