Merchandising Intern

Position

Merchandising Intern

Profile

At SEPHORA, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
 

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about retail merchandising and want to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join SEPHORA as a Merchandising Intern, where you’ll assist the team in maximising sales, optimising stock availability, and supporting promotional activities across key categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in merchandising, data analysis, and product management while contributing to the success of Sephora’s merchandising operations. 

You Will Also Be Responsible For:

• Supporting the creation and sharing of weekly reports, including Merchandising trading packs, Open PO reports, and availability updates. 

• Contributing to the updating and management of the weekly forecasting tool, focusing on stock levels, new products, and fast-moving or slow-selling products. 

• Assisting in the preparation and set-up of promotional campaigns and supplier funding campaigns in line with product launches. 

• Helping with the investigation of brands/products with low availability, poor fulfilment, or slow stock turnover, and supporting the development of action plans to resolve issues. 

• Liaising with the Buying team to ensure smooth product flow and timely product launches. 

• Assisting in resolving stock-related issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Buying, Operations, and Finance, to maintain optimal stock levels. 

• Participating in ad-hoc administrative tasks as assigned by the team. 

What You'll Bring 

You’re eager to dive into the world of retail merchandising and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. With your strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail, you can juggle multiple tasks and thrive under pressure. Your problem-solving mindset and analytical thinking will allow you to support the team in optimizing product performance, managing stock levels, and driving sales. This internship will give you the chance to sharpen your skills and contribute directly to Sephora’s merchandising goals. 

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess:

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficiency in Excel and a good working knowledge of computer systems. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. 

• A proactive attitude, with the ability to use your initiative to tackle challenges. 

• A background in Ecommerce, FMCG, or retail merchandising is a plus. 

Join SEPHORA’s Merchandising Team and gain invaluable experience in retail operations while contributing to the optimisation and success of our product categories! 

What You Need to Know 

• You currently have the valid right to work in the UK. 
• The internship is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with an anticipated start date of July 2025.  
• This role is based at SEPHORA HQ in Russell Square, London, and follows our Hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite per week 

• The application deadline is Monday, 31st March 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT. 

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.