Merchandising Internship
6-month internship - Paid (1000/month) - full time - per August 2026
Ready to kickstart your career? Join L'Oréal!
At L'Oréal, we're about much more than just our products. We believe a company is defined by its culture and the growth it fosters within its teams, not just what it puts on the shelves.
In short we are:
- #1 FMCG worldwide in beauty.
- Committed to ethics, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
- Only company to have achieved the CPD Sustainable 'triple A' status for 8 years running.
- Recognized as the most ethical company in the world for the 15th consecutive year.
- Placing innovation, diversity, and people at the heart of everything we do.
- Carrying a portfolio of over 35 Global Brands such as Armani, L’Oréal Men Expert, Garnier, CeraVe, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.
The aim of our internships is to:
- Entrust you with responsibility.
- Empower you to achieve your goals.
- Help you unlock your full potential.
And did you know: internships are our number 1 source of recruitments for permanent roles!
Accelerate your career and join the L'Oréal adventure!
What are we looking for:
- Available for 6 months full time.
- Interest in learning, being hands-on & proactive.
- Being fluent in English and Dutch or French.
- No thesis internship
As a Merchandising intern, here's a taste of what you could be doing - but there's even more to explore!
- You will be in charge of developing merchandising tools for stores (visuals, Strips, Module, etc) ;
- You will take part to the preparation and implementation of the visual merchandising plan and be responsible for different merchandising project on a Benelux scope ;
- You will analyze data to track the development of various markets and L'Oréal brands ;
- You will translate data analysis into a clear story and recommendations, ready to present to retailers ;
- You will provide regular updates and insights to internal teams on retailer, brand, segment, and product performance.
What you can expect as an intern:
- Intern Development Program including evaluation moments, access to e-learnings and mentorship from your manager to foster your early career.
- Pay of 1000 Euros per month.
- 6 paid holiday days.
- Fully reimbursed travel expenses.
- One day a week of work from home.
- Discount on our products at our L’Oréal Groupe Employee Store.
- And a laptop.
Get ready to Join Us:
Boost your chances of success by exploring these resources before you apply:
- Know our business: Get to know the world leader in Beauty, from makeup to hair care and Beauty Tech: [1] L’Oréal, world leader in beauty : makeup, cosmetics, haircare, perfume
- Showcase Your Talent: Register for Brandstorm 2026, our global innovation competition, to level up your profile: [2] https://brandstorm.loreal.com/?utm_source=careers&utm_medium=email_trig&utm_content=oa_brde_brandst…
- Ace your application: Watch our recruiter-led "Tips and Tricks" to help you prepare your CV and interviews: [3] Career Tips & Tricks | L'Oréal Groupe - YouTube
What to expect in terms of application process
When you apply for a marketing role at L'Oréal, think of it as the first step.
- We'll review your application and if there's a potential fit, we’ll invite you to a first HR interview to learn more about you.
- Based on your aspirations and our needs, we'll determine which of our four divisions - Consumer Products (CPD), L’Oréal Luxe, Professional Products (PPD), and Active Cosmetics (LDB) - would be the best fit. Each division focuses on different brands and customers, offering diverse opportunities for your career journey.
- Once we've identified a potential match, we'll share your profile with the hiring manager.
- If the hiring manager is interested in your profile, we'll set up an interview for you to meet.
- And if everyone agrees you're the perfect fit, we'll make an offer!
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Want to know more first?
Visit our career website, our other internship opportunities, or ask the Study Association of your University when you can meet us on a Campus event!
References
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1. https://www.loreal.com/en/
2. https://brandstorm.loreal.com/?utm_source=careers&utm_medium=email_trig&utm_content=oa_brde_brandstorm-netherlands_text_cv&utm_campaign=oa_brde_brandstorm-netherlands_careers-benelux
3. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy_iYgTynl82y48ocwzjTArX8zrCDF-1m
