Intern, Merchandising

Inside Lvmh; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

Inside Lvmh in Kuala Lumpur is offering an internship in the beauty retail sector at Sephora. The role involves tracking product launches, market analysis, and supporting visual merchandising efforts. Ideal candidates are local Malaysians enrolled in relevant degree programs, with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills. This 6-month placement provides invaluable experience in the rapidly growing beauty industry. Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Qualifications

• Local Malaysian.
• University‑issued Internship Requirement Letter for at least 6‑month placement.
• Passion for the beauty industry and awareness of current trends.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Willingness to conduct store visits and work in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Track monthly launch plans and campaign rollouts with the Make‑Up Category Lead.
• Ensure upcoming product listings are complete and pricing confirmed.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to support category growth.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing category performance.
• Identify display risks through store visits or remote checks.
• Support visual merchandising and in-store campaign setups.
• Coordinate with internal teams for brand animations.
• Conduct post‑campaign store visits with the VM Manager.

Skills

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Market Research

Analytical Thinking

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant Diploma/Degree program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sephora, a division of LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton global luxury leader, is a global leader in beauty retailing. It successfully operates more than three thousand points of sale across Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Its aim is to animate the most loved beauty community in the world.Sephora Southeast Asia is a high growth division of leading global beauty retailer, Sephora. Our teams run omni-channel retail businesses in Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Malaysia, franchise operations in India & Indonesia and we run ecommerce only businesses (the first in the world globally for Sephora!) in Philippines, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Our success is built on innovation, a unique product portfolio, market leading digital capability, and our exceptional people! With ambitious growth plans we are always looking for talented people who are passionate about building businesses and developing themselves and our customers’ experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Make‑Up Category Lead to track monthly launch plans and campaign rollouts, focusing on SuperSurge and Surge brands, including key product familiarity.
• Ensure upcoming product listings are complete and accurate, with final pricing confirmed.
• Monitor market and competitors to spot new beauty trends, brands, and programs that support category growth.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze category performance to better understand beauty market trends.
• Identify potential display (plano) risks during rollout through store visits or remote checks, ensuring a smooth customer experience with proper displays, testers, and navigation.
• Support visual merchandising priorities, including store front updates and in‑store campaign setups.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors (where applicable) to plan and install brand animations.
• Conduct post‑campaign store visits with the VM Manager to compile reports and follow up on store requests.

What You Will Learn

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the prestige beauty industry and its competitive landscape; develop project management skills through stakeholder engagement and data‑driven decision‑making; contribute to championing high‑potential brands with a focus on the make‑up category; and learn how global, regional, brand, and product strategies are executed in local markets.

Who We’re Looking For

Skills

• Project Coordination: Ability to track launch plans and manage timelines across campaigns.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring product listings are accurate and pricing is confirmed.
• Market Research: Monitoring competitors and identifying beauty trends and brand opportunities.
• Analytical Thinking: Preparing reports and analyzing category performance and growth.
• Visual Merchandising: Supporting in‑store setups, brand animations, and store front updates.
• Communication Skills: Collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and store staff.
• Problem Solving: Identifying display risks and ensuring smooth customer experience.
• Time Management: Handling multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Diploma/Degree program (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field).
• Local Malaysian.
• University‑issued Internship Requirement Letter for at least 6‑month placement.
• Passion for the beauty industry and awareness of current trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Willingness to conduct store visits and work in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.