Intern, Merchandising

Sephora Malaysia ( Beauty In Motion Sdn Bhd ); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Sephora Malaysia ( Beauty In Motion Sdn Bhd ) invites motivated students to join as an internship in Category Management. You will work with the Make-Up Category Lead to track launch plans, ensure listings and pricing accuracy, and assist with campaign rollouts in a fast-paced beauty retail environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in prestige beauty, reporting, store visits, and merchandising, contributing to brand activations and in-store experiences across Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Diploma/Degree program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Category Lead with monthly launch plans and campaigns.
• Ensure product listings are complete and pricing confirmed.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity for category growth.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze category performance.
• Identify display risks during rollout and coordinate store visits.
• Support visual merchandising and in-store campaign setups.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to plan brand animations.
• Conduct post-campaign store visits and compile reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Market Research

Analytical Thinking

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Diploma/Degree program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sephora Malaysia ( Beauty In Motion Sdn Bhd ) 4.2 View all jobs

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

1. Category Management

• 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.