Yves Saint Laurent Retail Merchandising Intern
Saint Laurent (Paris) seeks a Retail Merchandising Intern for a 6-month internship starting Sept 2026 to support sales analysis and showroom/buying activities.
Overview
Saint Laurent is a Parisian haute couture house renowned for modern, provocative luxury and a minimalist aesthetic. The maison is part of the Kering group and operates globally across ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes and accessories. As an employer, the brand attracts talent drawn to high-fashion craftsmanship, creative rigour and international career pathways within a leading luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly sales reports to monitor retail performance.
- Produce quantitative and qualitative analyses of collection performance (including sell-throughs and seasonal sales recaps).
- Compile monthly and end-of-season summaries: seasonal sales, sell-through rates, top‑10 by category and price-range analysis.
- Support showroom preparation and execution: prepare the Buying Tool, consolidate purchase data by region and product category, and assist in preparing the buying debrief for senior management.
- Conduct competitive analyses covering pricing and assortment.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+5 programme or in a gap year at a business school (master’s level or equivalent).
- Previous internship or experience in retail merchandising, buying or retail analysis is desirable.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables) and strong PowerPoint skills.
- Analytical mindset with a strong affinity for numbers, high organisational rigour and good interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
Previous similar internship experience in retail merchandising, buying or retail analytics is preferred but not mandatory. The role is a 6‑month internship beginning September 2026.
Education
Bac+5 (master's level) or current business school student on a gap year.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.420 open roles in Paris, including 60 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.889 active listings on Cerulean, 88 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.476 open positions, with 106 posted this week.
Culture
Saint Laurent combines Parisian heritage with a contemporary, avant‑garde spirit and operates within the international framework of the Kering group. The maison values creative ambition, precision and professional development, offering exposure to global luxury retail operations and cross‑functional collaboration.
About Cerulean
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