Operational Marketing Intern

Overview

Kendo Brands is the beauty incubator within the LVMH group, recognised for launching and managing culturally resonant, high-performance cosmetics brands such as Fenty Beauty and Ole Henriksen. Operating with an entrepreneurial, fast-moving mindset inside a luxury conglomerate, Kendo combines start-up agility with LVMH's strategic and operational rigour.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure successful product launches across Europe, including execution of launch plans and delivery of product matrices and creative assets to e-commerce partners (notably Sephora).
• Monitor and analyse product and campaign performance; produce regular reporting and actionable recommendations for markets and HQ.
• Support local markets by deploying targeted marketing initiatives and ensuring CRM visibility of the brand.
• Manage commercial levers: country allocations, order placement, logistical follow-up and budget tracking.
• Conduct price studies, competitive intelligence, trend monitoring and benchmarking to inform brand strategy.
• Develop and follow up Trade Marketing activations across countries: write briefs, oversee production, validate POS/PLV materials and analyse activation performance.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Brand Manager: maintain 360° marketing plans, update reporting tools, coordinate calls/meetings with US headquarters and follow up specific requests.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master's-level programme (Bac+4/5) in Marketing, Business, Luxury Management or related discipline.
• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory).
• Strong organisational autonomy, proactivity and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and capacity to liaise with internal and external stakeholders across time zones.
• Genuine interest in cosmetics and appetite for working in a start-up-like, brand-driven environment.

Skills

Experience

Beginner level; prior internships or academic projects in brand marketing, trade marketing or e‑commerce are advantageous. The role is designed for a current Master's student seeking practical exposure to European product launches and 360° brand management.

Education

Master's degree in progress (Bac+4/5) in Marketing, Business, Luxury Management or a related field.

Culture

Kendo operates as an entrepreneurial incubator within the LVMH umbrella, blending creative risk-taking with rigorous brand-building processes. Teams prioritise creativity, collaboration and agility, offering an environment that is fast-paced, progressive and closely connected to luxury retail and global markets.