Global Merchandising Apprentice, HUGO BOSS and/or core brands fragrances

1 year Apprenticeship from 1st September 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

He/she 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.

BENEFITS

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Meal vouchers
• 50% transportation refund
• Access to the COTY shop with preferential rates on COTY products

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career