Apprentice / Global Merchandising - HUGO BOSS and/or core brands fragrances 
Starting from January 2027 for 12 months 

As our Global Merchandising Apprentice, you will primarily support the Project Managers in the conception and development of temporary in-store animations for fragrance launches in terms of visibility, image and consumer experience within the retail experience team.  

You will report to the Global Merchandising Manager.  

Key missions:    

• Design and delivery of temporary in-store materials for multiple initiatives,  
• Liaise with design agencies from creative brief to artwork production, follow-up & feedback to markets on local executions,  
• Translate creative concept into technical briefs for material purchasing purposes or local production,  
• Assist in project management, ensuring deadlines, delivery and implementation of assets,  
• Create and write related merchandising guidelines,   
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive research,  
• Update planograms using IWD software. 

Working at COTY means being part of a dynamic and international environment. The merchandising team works closely with various departments such as Global Trade Marketing, Marketing & Finance as well as outside the organisation with creative design agencies, artwork agencies and POSM suppliers.  

YOU ARE A COTY FIT  

You like to interact with cross-functional teams and learn about the beauty business environment and international trends. You get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you are:  

• Master 1 / Master 2 student (preferably in Business, Marketing, or Design),  
• First experience in VM, Retail design or Trade Marketing in the beauty or luxury goods industry will be a plus,  
• Proficient with MS Office. Adobe suite would be a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design),  
• Ability to work autonomously and multitask in fast-paced collaborative environment,  
• Excellent written and spoken English,  
• Reliable and attention to details,  
• Strong collaboration skills. 

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team! 

WHAT WE OFFER  

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.  

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.   

We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best. 

ABOUT US   

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you. 

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.