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Paris, 75, FR, 75002
Gucci Beauty Merchandising Trainee
GLOBAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT BURBERRY BEAUTY – RETAIL EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP 6 MONTHS STARTING JULY 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Global Merchandising trainee you are in charge of supporting the Project Managers in the conception and design development of temporary in-store animations for fragrance & make up launches, in terms of visibility, image, retailtainment and consumer experience within the Merchandising team working on BURBERRY, GUCCI & MARC JACOBS.
Your main role & responsibilities:
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Support the project manager to brief and deliver the temporary and permanent in-store materials for multiple initiatives: Liaise with design agencies and Fashion House from creative brief to prototype, TDs and artwork production.
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Translate creative concept into technical briefs for material purchasing purposes or local production.
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Partner in producing adequate merchandising tools for all retail activities: from semi-temporary in-store materials retailtainment activations for the various distribution channels, on local markets and travel retail.
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Assist in project management, ensuring deadlines delivery.
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Prepare and write related merchandising & retailtainment guidelines.
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Conduct regular benchmarking and competitive analysis, organise brainstorming.
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Deliver the markets reports post-launch with data, analysis and field pictures.
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Update planograms using IWD software.
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Assist the whole Merchandising Team on daily tasks.
Working for Coty means being part of a dynamic and international environment. You will work closely with the 360 teams such as Global Trade Marketing, Marketing, Digital & Purchasing as well as outside the organisation with creative design agencies, POSM suppliers and in constant communication with our London Fashion House. We are then looking for our new gem with a curious and proactive spirit to join our joyful merchandising team.
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 and mutli-cultural environment. Other than that, you are:
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Master 1 / Master 2 student (in Business, Marketing, or Design)
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First experience in VM, Retail design or Trade Marketing in the beauty or luxury goods industry will be a plus
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Open-minded, creative, curious and aware of beauty & retail trends
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Proficient with MS Office. Adobe suite would be a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator or sketchUp)
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Ability to work autonomously and multitask in fast-paced collaborative environment
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Excellent written and spoken English
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Reliable and attention to details
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Strong communication & organizational skills
BENEFITS
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A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
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Meal vouchers
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50% transportation refund
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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