Marketing and Merchandising Assistant — Accessories

Overview

Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group managing a portfolio of distinguished maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and accessories. The group is known for high craftsmanship standards, maison-driven creativity and an international retail and wholesale footprint, offering career paths across brand, product and commercial disciplines.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the accessories marketing and merchandising team in daily operational tasks, including preparing sell-in materials and merchandising decks for retail and wholesale partners.
• Assist with assortment and range planning: collate product data, maintain tracking sheets and contribute to SKU rationalisation and replenishment recommendations.
• Contribute to visual merchandising and in-store presentation projects, coordinating sample logistics, planogram updates and POS material preparation.
• Prepare regular sales, inventory and KPI reports; analyse trends to inform commercial recommendations and promotions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (product development, retail, e‑commerce, logistics and PR) to ensure timely execution of product launches and marketing activations.
• Support photoshoots, marketing events and digital content production as required, including basic asset preparation and vendor liaison.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Marketing, Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable interest in luxury accessories and strong commercial awareness of fashion retail dynamics.
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the capacity to liaise professionally with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship or part‑time experience in fashion retail, brand marketing or merchandising is advantageous but not mandatory; the role is suitable for a candidate seeking a structured luxury‑goods internship.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Marketing, Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business or equivalent).

Culture

Richemont cultivates a maison-centric culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and long-term brand stewardship. Teams operate in an international, collaborative environment where commercial rigor and aesthetic excellence are balanced to preserve each maison’s heritage while driving modern retail performance.