Merchandising Alternance

PERMANENT MERCHANDISING APPRENTICE – RETAIL EXPERIENCE
STARTING SEPTEMBER 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As Apprentice on permanent merchandising, you will support the architecture team of BURBERRY, GUCCI & MARC JACOBS. 

Your main role & responsibilities:  

• Support the architecture team to open outstanding stores worldwide

• Be able to read and check technical drawings and shop layout

• Coordinate with different people internally and externally to e nsure the delivery and implementation of brand concept

• Capability of understanding shop layout and propose efficient solutions to drive productivity

• Assist in project management, ensuring deadlines delivery

• Helping the team in development of guidelines for new architectural concept (3D, drawing, agency briefing)

• Checking construction materials, samples and finishing for approval

• Deliver markets reports post installation with pictures

• Assist the whole Architecture team on daily tasks

Working for Coty means being part of a dynamic and international environment. You will work closely with the 360 teams such as Global Trade Marketing, Marketing & Purchasing as well as outside suppliers and manufacturers.

We are looking for our new apprentice with a curious and proactive spirit to join our permanent merchandising team.  

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You want to be involved in the merchandising development of exciting brands and want to learn about the beauty industry? You’ll discover how to work in a fast paced and multicultural environment. Other than that, you are: 

• Master degree student from Design school for apprenticeship

• Excellent written and spoken English 

• First experience in Retail design or Visual Merchandising in beauty or luxury goods industry will be a plus 

• Open-minded, creative, curious and aware of beauty & retail trends 

• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator mainly) and for 3D SketchUp

• Ability to work autonomously and multitask in fast-paced collaborative environment 

• Reliable and attention to details

BENEFITS 

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience 

• Meal vouchers 

• 50% transportation refund 

• Access to the COTY shop with preferential rates on COTY products