- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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 is seeking a Retail Marketing Coordination Assistant Intern for a six-month internship starting in March 2027 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The intern will support store marketing materials, store openings and renovations, and annual merchandising movements in France and Belgium, with regular visits to stores in the Paris region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the creation of digital store-activity books for the retail network, the Champs-Élysées store and Belgium, including promotional and trade-marketing materials.
- Follow up with internal stakeholders and upload digital books to the dedicated platform, ensuring information is distributed effectively to stores.
- Support coordination of 2027 store openings and renovations, including in Belgium.
- Communicate with external stakeholders, including brands and service providers; track store interventions and visit stores as needed.
- Coordinate retail marketing requirements throughout opening periods and ensure brand furniture complies with opening requirements.
- Manage photographer shoots for store inaugurations.
- Monitor and check the implementation of the 2027 annual merchandising movements under the Customer Journey programme.
- Request corrective actions from service providers or brands when required.
- Visit stores regularly in the Paris region to verify merchandising execution.
- Respond to stores’ daily requests through the forum.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at business school at M1 or M2 level, or taking a gap year.
- Interested in discovering the retail and cosmetics sectors.
- Dynamic, agile, and seeking a highly operational internship.
- Fluent in English.
Skills
Education
Business school studies at M1 or M2 level, or a gap year.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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Benefits
A collaborative and inclusive community; opportunities and resources for personal development, leadership, learning, innovation and career growth; meaningful work contributing to customer experiences and the beauty industry.
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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