Trade Marketing & Visual Merchandising Intern

Overview

Jaeger‑LeCoultre is a Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture renowned for technical excellence and artisanal watchmaking. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and maintains a network of boutiques and global retail partners, offering a workplace that values precision, creativity and luxury retail savoir‑faire.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the execution of trade marketing campaigns across the boutique network, including preparation and distribution of POS materials and campaign toolkits.
• Translate global visual merchandising guidelines into local store planograms and merchandising directives adapted to boutique layouts.
• Assist in the creation and production of visual assets and retail displays in collaboration with the VM team and external suppliers or agencies.
• Conduct boutique visits or audits to assess compliance with visual standards, capture photographic documentation and report findings.
• Prepare presentations, campaign packshots and internal reports for commercial and retail teams using PowerPoint and basic image editing.
• Analyse simple retail performance indicators to measure campaign impact and provide actionable insights to the trade marketing manager.
• Coordinate logistics for in‑store launches, merchandising rollouts and promotional events with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Communication or a related discipline.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and a demonstrable interest in luxury watches and retail presentation.
• Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English and working knowledge of French for liaison with local boutiques and suppliers.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Legal authorization to undertake an internship in Switzerland.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role. Prior internship or part-time experience in retail, visual merchandising or trade marketing within luxury goods or fashion is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Communication or a related field.

Culture

The brand cultivates a workshop mentality where precision and craftsmanship are paramount; teams are collaborative, exacting and dedicated to product excellence. Working at Jaeger‑LeCoultre offers exposure to heritage watchmaking, sophisticated retail standards and cross‑functional projects within the Richemont ecosystem.