- Location
- Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Oct 20, 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 Trade Marketing Intern for its Düsseldorf head office, starting December 1, 2026. The intern will support visual merchandising, in-store animations, store openings and remodelings, and trade marketing communications while coordinating merchandising updates from brief to production. This is an internship; the role is described as full-time and hybrid.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support visual merchandising and in-store animations in close collaboration with the Offer and Retail teams.
- Create merchandising books for stores and update 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 the initial brief through final production.
- Collect and share feedback and photos from trade activations, as well as other requests from central teams.
- Communicate upcoming animations, merchandising initiatives and trade events to stores.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, with knowledge of or initial experience in retail marketing.
- Fluent in French and English; German is a plus.
- Organized and flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
- Able to work in an agile, fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility.
- Driven by excellence, innovation, teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Skills
Experience
Beginner; knowledge of or initial experience in retail marketing
Education
Currently enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
Comprehensive onboarding, opportunities to network, a modern and inclusive workplace, and interesting and challenging tasks.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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