Sephora Trade Marketing Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Jul 3, 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 Düsseldorf seeks a Trade Marketing Intern to support visual merchandising, animations, and brand campaigns from August 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support visual merchandising and in-store animations in collaboration with Offer and Retail teams
- Create and update merchandising books and store floorplans
- Prepare animation briefs and coordinate with external suppliers
- Translate, create, and adapt brand and institutional visuals for store use
- Support the team during store openings and remodelings
- Manage brand merchandising updates from brief to final production
- Collect and share feedback and photos from trade activations
- Communicate upcoming animations, merchandising initiatives, and trade events to stores
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as Bachelor's or Master's student
- Knowledge or initial experience in retail marketing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Fluency in English; German language skills preferred
- Organized, flexible, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
Skills
Experience
Beginner level; initial exposure to retail marketing or merchandise coordination is advantageous but not required.
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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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