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:   

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  Support the architecture team to open outstanding stores worldwide 

  
  

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  Be able to read and check technical drawings and shop layout 

  
  

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  Coordinate with different people internally and externally to ensure the delivery and implementation of brand concept 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Assist in project management, ensuring deadlines delivery 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Checking construction materials, samples and finishing for approval 

  
  

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  Deliver markets reports post installation with pictures 

  
  

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  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:  

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  Master degree student from Design school for apprenticeship 

  
  

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  Excellent written and spoken English  

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Reliable and attention to details 

  
  

BENEFITS  

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  A salary that matches your knowledge and experience  

  
  

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  Meal vouchers  

  
  

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  50% transportation refund  

  
  

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  Access to the COTY shop with preferential rates on COTY products