Sales and Marketing Intern France / UK / Travel Retail Europe (100%)

Kanebo Cosmetics (Europe) Ltd., based in Zurich, is the European headquarters of Kanebo, a renowned international cosmetics company within the Kao Group (www.kao.com). As part of Kao's Health and Beauty Care business, we work closely with our headquarters in Tokyo to develop and grow the prestigious SENSAI brand across the EMEA region.

Guided by Kao's philosophy, “Kirei - Making Life Beautiful,” SENSAI has established itself as a leading skincare and makeup brand in Europe. With more than 40 years of expertise, we are dedicated to delivering a unique beauty experience inspired by Japanese culture, leaving skin feeling as smooth as silk.

Kanebo Cosmetics (Europe) Ltd. is currently seeking a Sales and Marketing Intern France / UK / Travel Retail Europe (100%) to join our EMEA Sales Team for a 12-month internship starting in January 2027.

In this role, you will support our Marketing Manager and Sales Team across France, the UK and Travel Retail Europe. You will contribute to a variety of sales and marketing initiatives aimed at driving business growth, strengthening brand visibility and enhancing consumer engagement.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international luxury beauty company, working closely with multiple European markets and contributing to the development of the SENSAI brand.

Your main responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of in-store/online promotions and visibility (360 campaign, visuals, newsletters, seasonal guidelines and implementation follow-up)
• Create and improve VM guidelines to achieve in-store excellence
• Arrange point of sales material shipments to various shops
• Maintain and update CRM prices/products information/data base Proofread campaign ads / propose text according to brand guidelines
• Liaise with staff (office & stores), retailers and suppliers to ensure smooth and successful launches
• Support the Sales Team with daily activities (invoices, analyses, forecast, birthday cards) and diverse projects/events
• Monitor competitors’ e-visibility / e-activities
• Conduct regular reviews and analyses of competitors (including their animations, launches, etc.) to gather insights and identify best practices

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field (mandatory)
• First experience in the luxury or beauty industry is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French (mandatory) and English. Any other language is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, and social media and digital marketing platforms(Facebook, Instagram)
• You are a multi-tasker, proactive and able to work in fast-paced business environments
• Interest in Japanese culture is a plus
• Eligible to work in Switzerland

We offer an international environment with a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, where people come first and open, interactive communication is highly valued. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide a hybrid working model that allows you to work both from home and from the office, as well as flexible working hours.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application via LinkedIn. We will be happy to contact you if your profile matches the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that we only accept direct applications for this role. Applications submitted through recruitment agencies, as well as incomplete application documents, will not be considered.