Sephora Merchandising Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Jun 16, 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 Merchandising Intern position in Düsseldorf, Germany. Support Category Management in product forecasting, assortment analysis, and promotion strategy development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Category Management team with product forecasting and new product launch planning
- Analyse current assortment and contribute to strategic product selection and positioning
- Assist in analysing promotional effectiveness and sales performance metrics
- Contribute to the development of promotion and sell-through strategies
- Collaborate with brand partners and manage supplier liaison processes
- Prepare analytical reports and presentations using sales data and market insights
Qualifications
- Completion of the first three semesters of a business administration degree or equivalent programme
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical thinking
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent English language capability
Skills
Experience
Preferably first experience in marketing or category management; beginner level acceptable with demonstrated interest in the beauty industry
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently completed first three semesters of Business Administration (BWL) or comparable discipline
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
Attractive internship compensation, flexible working hours and home office options, employee discounts, fitness programme membership, professional development opportunities
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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