Trade & Merchandising Intern

Location Capelle aan den IJsselNoord-HollandNetherlands
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
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Guerlain (LVMH Beauty) in Capelle aan den IJssel seeks a Trade & Merchandising Intern for an on-site internship supporting trade marketing, merchandising and sales.

Overview

Guerlain is a historic luxury perfumes and cosmetics house operating within LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton's Perfumes & Cosmetics division. The brand is known for heritage craftsmanship, olfactory creativity and refined packaging; the Dutch operations are part of LVMH Beauty's regional organisation that translates global brand vision into local commercial and retail execution.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support creation and execution of 360° trade marketing plans for retailer activations and key product launches.
  • Develop creative retail communications and POS materials adapted for Dutch retailers and points of sale.
  • Assist rollout and management of local POS trade activations, incentives and communications to sales advisors.
  • Create and maintain shelving plans and planograms in line with brand guidelines; advise on local adaptation for the NL market.
  • Contribute to merchandising for events, trainings and masterclasses.
  • Prepare and maintain Excel files, analyse sales and visibility data, and produce reports on priority launches and campaign performance.
  • Support the Sales team with analyses, planning and project tasks.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or pursuing an HBO (Bachelor) or WO (University) programme in Marketing, Business, Retail or a related discipline.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
  • Practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a retail-first mindset.
  • Analytical, organised, structured and results-oriented.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented, proactive and enthusiastic.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Planogram creation Merchandising and shelving plan management POS trade activation Data analysis and reporting Retail trade marketing

Experience

Entry-level internship suitable for current students or recent graduates; prior internship or academic project experience in retail, marketing or merchandising is advantageous but not required.

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's (HBO) or Master's (WO) degree in Marketing, Business, Retail or a related field.

Culture

Guerlain combines a heritage-driven creative culture with rigorous commercial standards typical of LVMH Beauty. The Dutch team operates in a collaborative, high-expectation environment where attention to detail, brand stewardship and cross-functional teamwork are valued.