Groupe Clarins, a family-owned French company and global leader in skincare and makeup present in over 150 countries, is seeking an Apprentice Assistant Product Manager for its Skincare & Makeup Operational Marketing team in Paris. Starting in September 2026, you will assist two Product Managers in the French subsidiary with the operational implementation of product launches and catalog management.
What You'll Do
- Conduct marketing analyses of the market, competition, and performance of our product lines.
- Establish multi-channel competitive intelligence and reports: monitor competitor news and market trends, update tracking files and reporting, study communication campaigns, and present launch summaries.
- Analyze sales monthly and annually (Sell-in/Sell-Out via NPD panel) and produce qualitative performance reviews of Clarins launches and catalog products.
- Conduct price studies for Clarins and competitors.
- Develop sales tools and support materials for the sales team, such as sales arguments, order forms, and sales kits.
- Coordinate seminars in collaboration with the sales team.
- Manage product, mock-up, and texture orders.
- Update management tools like geography files, new product tracking, order forms, catalogs, and launch plans.
- Monitor the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal France and Europe teams as well as external service providers.
What We're Looking For
- Currently a student in a Business School or equivalent, at a minimum Bac+4/+5 level.
- A first successful experience in marketing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of NPD panel software.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal ease, due to numerous contacts.
- Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
Nice to Have
- Driven by the desire to work in a company committed to Responsible Beauty.
- Enjoys challenges and is passionate about our brands.
- Organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
- Involved, dynamic, and agile.
- Curious and aware of new trends.
- Versatile and enjoys developing on varied missions in a dynamic environment.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- NPD panel software
Team & Environment
You will be part of the French subsidiary's Operational Marketing team, assisting two Product Managers. The role reports directly to a Product Manager.
Work Mode
This position is onsite in Paris, France.
Groupe Clarins is an equal opportunity employer.
