Category Manager Assistant - Intern

CHANEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Category Manager Assistant Intern to join their Fragrance and Beauty marketing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to product line development, manage marketing calendars, and perform sales analysis. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the beauty industry and possess strong analytical skills. You'll engage in market intelligence activities, support monthly forecasts, and collaborate with various teams to drive success. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a luxury brand environment, this internship is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Marketing, especially in luxury brands.
• Strong analytical skills for advanced analysis and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in category management for Fragrances, Skin Care, and Make Up.
• Share monthly sales reports and provide campaign feedback.

Skills

Operational Marketing

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in English

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CATEGORY MANAGER ASSISTANT - INTERNSHIP

You will be part of the Fragrance and Beauty marketing team. Reporting to the Category Manager, you will contribute to the development of the Fragrance & Beauty product lines.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (Beauty business of Chanel Middle East)

1. Assist in category management of the 3 axes (Fragrances, Skin Care, and Make Up) by:
   1. Updating the marketing calendar with latest changes and reflecting them in assortment planning
   2. Preparing semestrial novelties booklet and novelties assets
2. Monthly update of E-Retail assortment by sharing novelties’ assets with the digital team
3. Consolidate the 360-degree overview of key campaigns

SALES ANALYSIS

1. Share monthly sales reports for E-retail with Europe
2. Provide campaign feedbacks to Europe (qualitative & quantitative)
3. Perform sales analysis

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

1. Develop bi-monthly newsletters about competitors
2. Prepare competitive analytics on key launches/products: trends, price positioning, 360-degree view, packaging, VM focus

FORECASTS

1. Support monthly forecasts for novelties
2. Coordinate with countries and consolidate feedback
3. Enter forecasts into the system and follow up with the operations team

Requirements

• First successful experience in Operational Marketing, especially in luxury brands
• Passionate about Fragrance & Beauty (F&B)
• Strong analytical skills for advanced analysis and data interpretation
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, positivity, and curiosity
• Proficiency in English, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Internship based in Dubai