Sephora Trade Marketing & Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading prestige beauty retailer and owner of the Sephora Collection private label, operating across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. As part of the LVMH family of maisons, Sephora combines retail expertise with product innovation and a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and talent development.
Sephora — Trade Marketing & Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France; 12-month alternance starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate trade activation planning with category leads (make-up, fragrance, skincare) and ensure timely communication of launches to stores according to launch calendars.
- Support coordination of promotional and gifting assortments (coffrets) and manage promotional stock levels in collaboration with supply teams.
- Contribute to the rollout of the new tri-axis store merchandising strategy and ensure plannogram distribution and implementation follow-up with brands and store teams.
- Participate in store openings and renovation projects, contributing to visual and merchandising implementation throughout the year.
- Support fragrance and skincare allocation updates and act as a primary internal contact for merchandising-related queries across functions.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/5 program (Master’s level) in business, marketing or an equivalent field; availability for a 12‑month alternance starting September 2026.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to drive projects forward.
- Rigorous, highly organized with strong ability to manage complex operational timelines and concurrent projects.
- Collaborative team player with openness to learn and engage across cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Early‑career / student level. Intended for a Bac+4/5 candidate seeking a 12‑month alternance; prior internship experience in retail, marketing or merchandising is advantageous but not required.
Education
Enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (Master’s level) program in marketing, business or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, diverse workplace where individual expression and collective collaboration are valued. The environment emphasizes learning, development and cross‑disciplinary teamwork, offering exposure to international retail and product teams within a dynamic beauty business.
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