- Location
- Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 5, 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.
The Merchandising Intern will support Sephora’s category management team with promotion and sales strategies, analyze promotions and sales figures, work with brand partners on supplier processes, and help shape the product range. This is an internship in Düsseldorf with a hybrid working mode.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the category management team in developing promotion and sales strategies.
- Assist with the analysis of promotions and sales figures.
- Work with brand partners and support the supplier process.
- Analyze the current product range and contribute to shaping it.
Qualifications
- Fluent English; German is a plus.
- Successful completion of the first three semesters in business administration or a comparable field of study.
- Some experience in marketing or category management is preferred.
- A high affinity for numbers and analytical thinking skills.
- Enjoy communicating, presenting and organizing.
- No difficulty holding conversations in English.
Skills
Experience
Beginner; some experience in marketing or category management is preferred.
Education
The first three semesters in business administration or a comparable field of study must have been successfully completed.
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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