Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Wine, Food & Education Intern

About Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin stands as one of Champagne’s most storied maisons, shaped by the audacity of Madame Clicquot and her enduring maxim, “Only one quality, the finest.” As an employer, the House offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, commercial excellence and contemporary innovation, bringing together talents in viticulture, winemaking, operations, marketing, hospitality and global brand development. Within the Moët Hennessy–LVMH ecosystem, Veuve Clicquot cultivates high standards, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for terroir, while advancing sustainability and inclusion. Employees contribute to a distinctive culture where precision, creativity and transmission serve an iconic art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships between the Wine-Food-Education division and internal/external teams by demonstrating leadership, active listening, and anticipation of client needs
• Build a cohesive, efficient, and agile team working closely with the direct manager
• Support the team with budget tracking, billing, product information updates for retail partners, event organization, and market presentation preparation
• Develop communication tools and food pairing guidelines for La Grande Dame, Veuve Clicquot's flagship prestige cuvée
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Garden Gastronomy platform in partnership with renowned chefs
• Conduct competitive intelligence on emerging gastronomic leaders and new culinary talent in the fine dining sector
• Identify and propose activation opportunities for the New Makers Collective community as part of the Maison's 250-year anniversary celebrations
• Develop market-specific guidelines for the New Makers Collective initiative
• Oversee updates to wine education tools on the MH Academy internal platform
• Coordinate and facilitate in-person and digital education programs for partners and stakeholders
• Organize and lead internal Clicquot Wine Club sessions
• Lead project management, logistics, billing, and invitation coordination for wine events including Champagne Tasting and Le Grand Tasting
• Monitor competition entries and manage sample distribution to specialized press

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business School or Master's program in Marketing or related discipline
• Strong sense of rigor and organizational skills
• Proactive and curious mindset with collaborative team spirit
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the luxury sector
• Project management and event coordination experience preferred

Skills

Experience

Entry-level internship position; beginner-level professional experience acceptable. Relevant coursework or student projects in marketing, events, or hospitality management is advantageous.

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree from a business school or Master's program in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Workplace

Culture

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin fosters a workplace culture rooted in boldness, excellence, and a pioneering spirit inspired by Madame Clicquot’s legacy. Its teams operate in an environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and respect for Champagne heritage come together, encouraging collaboration, precision, and pride in representing one of the world’s most iconic maisons.

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