Sephora Retail Marketing Assistant
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 11, 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 6-month internship: Retail Marketing Assistant in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Support store openings, merchandising, and brand operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage operational aspects of store openings and renovations including scheduling, briefing external partners, validating proposals, and overseeing installations across the French network
- Update and maintain the Print Factory intranet platform for merchandise ordering, coordinating visual merchandising updates for Sephora Collection and selective brand portfolios
- Coordinate daily brand portfolio projects including briefing creation, prototype tracking, visual integration, stock management, and publication oversight
- Support on-site network implementation by publishing operational communications to stores, gathering network feedback via surveys, and responding to support requests
- Conduct regular store visits to verify proper execution of visual merchandising implementations, trade animation displays, and operational requirements; escalate and resolve issues
- Assist project leads with annual planning sessions, coordinate cross-functional collaboration with trade and visual merchandising teams, and manage ad hoc brand-specific initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree +4/5 level (final-year internship or gap year student)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Familiarity with retail and cosmetics sector
- Digital experience preferred
Skills
Experience
Beginner-level; final-year internship or gap-year student preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +4/5) or equivalent; final-year internship or year of sabbatical.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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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