Sephora Retail Marketing Coordination Intern

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Mar 31, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group. The brand curates an extensive portfolio of prestige and niche beauty labels alongside its own Sephora Collection, and operates across multiple countries with a strong focus on customer experience, innovation and inclusive beauty.

Sephora — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Retail Marketing Coordination Intern (6-month internship starting Sep 2026) supporting store activations and openings.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Retail Marketing Operations Manager in day-to-day coordination and execution of in-store marketing initiatives.
  • Create, coordinate and deliver the in-store animation book (network and Champs-Élysées): content creation, proofreading, internal follow-ups and final communication to stores.
  • Assist coordination of 2026 store openings and renovations: liaise with brands and external suppliers, monitor interventions, travel to stores and ensure retail marketing requirements are met.
  • Ensure compliance of brand furniture and merchandising fixtures for store launches and manage photographer shoots for inaugurations.
  • Monitor annual merchandising movements (RDPC): track outstanding movements, prepare 2027 movement files, request corrective actions from suppliers or brands, and manage daily store requests via the forum.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (Master’s-level) programme in business, marketing or a related discipline.
  • Available for a 6-month internship beginning September 2026 in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine.
  • Operational, autonomous, rigorous, organized and proactive.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Retail merchandising coordination Project coordination and stakeholder communication Proofreading and editorial quality control On-site store coordination and vendor management Photography shoot coordination

Experience

Entry-level internship suitable for candidates with limited professional experience; prior coursework or short placements in retail, marketing or merchandising is advantageous.

Education

Bac+4/5 (Master’s level) in business, marketing or a related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, highly collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and creativity. As part of the LVMH family, the company emphasizes professional development, innovation in retail experience and teamwork across international, multidisciplinary teams.

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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