Retail Marketing Trainee

Sephora is looking for a Marketing Specialist to support in-store retail activation, asset management, and cross-functional coordination across markets. This role focuses on coordinating marketing activities, visual merchandising guidelines, asset tracking, and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely execution of retail campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating all in-store retail elements per the thematic calendar.
• Support animation design, coordination, production, and execution, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with VM guidelines and merchandising requirements per Retail Team needs.
• Maintain animation trackers and documents; track and store assets weekly according to the activation calendar.
• Coordinate LCD/LED screen facilitation across markets, including video resizing and customization for timely updates.
• Distribute meeting minutes and assemble presentation slides for key weekly meetings (e.g., Weekly Trade Meeting, Category Meetings, Weekly Omnichannel Meetings).
• Assist in rolling out and tracking category fixtures across the network; visit UAE stores during thematic launches to ensure quality installation.
• Conduct competitive store checks as required.

Team Coordination

• Build relationships with marketing and operations stakeholders to ensure timelines for retail activations.
• Support asset tracking and coordination with the brand activations team; assist with content briefs and campaign rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deliverables and timely execution of projects.

Agency/Supplier Relations

• Provide necessary information to suppliers (files, art elements, production elements).
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and logistics for openings, closings, or renovations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on special projects.

Qualifications

• University diploma; fluent in English with excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint & Excel).
• Strong communication and prioritization skills; able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel within the region.
• Must embody Sephora culture and EVP; demonstrate authentic communication, coordination, and influencing skills, energized by a fast-paced environment.

Here, You Will Find

• Community where authenticity is embraced and diversity fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of empowerment and growth with tools, space, and opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead.
• Work that brings fulfillment by delighting clients and inspiring the industry.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry