Van Cleef & Arpels Retail International — Organisation & Performance Intern
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Retail International — Organisation & Performance Intern to support KPI reporting and retail optimisation.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a distinguished maison of haute joaillerie and fine watchmaking, renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, poetic design and artisanal savoir‑faire. The house operates internationally and sits within a luxury group, offering career opportunities at the intersection of creativity, heritage and global retail excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Organisation & Performance team in consolidating and analysing sales, traffic and KPI data across markets.
- Build and maintain performance dashboards and regular reporting packs for regional and headquarters stakeholders.
- Participate in benchmarking and store performance reviews to identify opportunities for productivity and commercial improvement.
- Contribute to process mapping and operational projects aimed at standardising retail practices across markets.
- Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives with merchandising, retail operations and finance to ensure timely delivery of action plans.
- Prepare presentations and executive summaries for leadership meetings, translating data into clear recommendations.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's or Grande École programme in Business, Management, Economics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong analytical aptitude with advanced spreadsheet skills and attention to numerical detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce structured presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Organised, autonomous and able to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
- Interest in luxury retail, merchandising and international store operations.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role. Previous internships or project experience in retail operations, retail strategy, consulting or business analytics are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a Master's-level programme (e.g., MSc, Grande École) in Business, Management, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
The maison fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence while operating within an international retail network. Teams work cross-functionally and balance rigorous commercial objectives with a deep respect for artisanal heritage.
About Cerulean
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