Merchandising Assistant (Internship) — Accessories
CELINE — Paris: Merchandising Assistant Intern (Accessories) for belts and men's bags; 6‑month full‑time internship starting July 2026.
Overview
CELINE is a French luxury Maison renowned for its couture and leather goods, operating within the LVMH group. The brand is distinguished by refined craftsmanship, a contemporary design language, and a commitment to product quality and aesthetic coherence across ready-to-wear and accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce weekly reporting and analyse sales performance by region, product and channel; track key performance indicators and follow up on action plans.
- Identify growth opportunities and best-selling items; monitor assortment performance and support implementation of merchandising initiatives.
- Prepare monthly alignment meetings with regional teams and contribute to showroom buying sessions alongside Merchandisers.
- Conduct competitive and market intelligence: monitor new product launches, seasonal themes, competitor positioning and accessory trends; perform ad-hoc market studies.
- Manage product data for showrooms: maintain and update product information, prepare collection tracking tools (collection plans, showroom documents) and execute price surveys across currencies.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (Master’s-level) program in Business, Fashion Management or equivalent university training.
- Prior internship experience in Retail Merchandising or Collection Merchandising is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced spreadsheet skills required).
- Strong analytical rigour, attention to detail and a methodical approach to data.
- Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, proactive mindset and genuine interest in the fashion industry.
- Fluent English.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; targeted at students seeking a first or subsequent internship in merchandising. A previous merchandising or retail internship is appreciated but not required.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (Master’s-level) program in Business, Fashion Management or an equivalent university qualification.
Culture
CELINE fosters a respectful, inclusive workplace that values individuality, professional development and collective excellence. As part of LVMH, the Maison combines a culture of creative rigour with a commitment to craftsmanship and high standards across its teams.