Job Description
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