Intership : Commercial Development & Execution Excellence (H/F)

Pernod-Ricard; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Coursera unlimited access

Hybrid work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

Pernod Ricard, the world’s No. 2 in wines and spirits, offers a Commercial Excellence Intern apprenticeship starting January 2027 in Paris. The role centers on improving commercial performance through data-driven initiatives and cross-market collaboration.

You will support CMA, ACE and the D STAR program, work with global teams, and engage in steering committees. A hybrid setup with a favorable learning environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience in tech, consulting, or multinational company within a complex matrix organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and able to deliver content efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CMA preparations and coordinate assessments with local affiliates.
• Support ACE communications, newsletters, workshops and task forces.
• Assist Digital Program - D STAR deployment and adoption in multiple markets.
• Participate in Tech and Business steering committees and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Contribute to updating Commercial Excellence frameworks and guidelines.
• Consolidate insights from markets to improve processes.

Skills

Tech experience

Consulting experience

Multinational environment

Microsoft Office

Agile methodologies

Multicultural teamwork

English fluent

French a plus

Education

Bac+4/5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Want to join the world's No. 2 in wines & spirits and work a mong convivial teams? Pernod Ricard is looking for a Commercial Excellence Intern for Apprentiship from January 2027. You will be based at the Island, our office in central Paris (Saint Lazare Train Station, Paris 8).

For Pernod Ricard, becoming the number one wine and spirits company worldwide has become the ambition of the Group and is all about being consumer centric and enhancing human connections. Today, that means using data and technology to offer direct, personalized experiences. Digital transformation has been defined as a key priority and a core element of the Group 'Transform & Accelerate' strategy. The digital transformation journey is built upon 4 accelerated Key Digital Programs with proven efficiency and a fast rollout plan across markets (Maestria, Matrix, Vista Rev-Up, D-STAR).

Sales Excellence:

improving salesforce effectiveness and execution of field actions.

Customer Engagement:

strengthening relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and key customers.

Sales Training & Upskilling:

supporting capability-building initiatives through the Sales Academy.

The scope of the role is global , with the objective of contributing to the company's "Return to Growth" ambition by supporting the continuous improvement of commercial performance across international markets.

Your key missions:

A. Commercial Maturity Assessment (CMA)

Preparation and coordination of assessments with local affiliates.

B. ACE - Achieving Commercial Excellence

Contribute to internal communications, including newsletters, workshops, and task forces.

C. Digital Program - D STAR

Support the deployment and adoption of D STAR, a machine learning-based commercial recommendation tool currently implemented in 11 markets.

Participate in Tech and Business steering committees.

Identify, assess, and prioritize enhancement opportunities, including innovation-related features.

Contribute to the continuous update of Commercial Excellence frameworks and guidelines.

Consolidate insights and feedback from markets.

You have previous professional experience in a tech, consulting, or multinational company within a complex matrix organization.

You are proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), and capacity to deliver content in efficient and agile manner.

You are familiar with Agile methodologies and tools.

You are able to work in a multicultural team.

You are fluent in English, French is a plus.

Some nice to have:

You have experience in digital product ownership and business-oriented software & data science projects.

You have understanding on sales processes, particularly in the Consumer Goods industry.

You have basic knowledge and understanding of data science/machine learning.

And you'll benefit from these advantages:

Gross salary from 1410€ (Bac +4 and gap year) to 1550€ (Bac +5) per month

Possibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

Company restaurant

Unlimited access to the Coursera training platform to enhance your experience.

All in a friendly, supportive environment that will help you to progress and build a solid professional network: 90.4% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2024)!

Pernod Ricard is committed to diversity and inclusion: we are a disability-friendly company, one of France's Top 10 companies for gender equality, and we work with associations to promote social inclusion. Our recruitment methods focus on competencies to ensure equal opportunities.