Merchandising Intern

Coty • Internship • Singapore • 3d ago

Overview

Coty’s Travel Retail APAC team is seeking a Visual Merchandising Intern to gain hands-on experience with global prestige fragrance and beauty brands. You will be involved in the full merchandising process, from planning and design to execution and post-launch follow-up across duty-free markets in Asia Pacific. This internship offers exposure to planogramming, POSM management, vendor coordination, and retail activation in a dynamic travel retail environment.

What You'll Get Out of This Internship

Practical experience in visual merchandising operations across multiple APAC markets
Exposure to new product launches, in-store execution, and global brand alignment
Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams including marketing, logistics, commercial, and finance
Hands-on experience with project management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Develop creative and digital skills using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and SharePoint

Key Responsibilities

Assist in creating and updating planograms for new launches and permanent counters
Support VM guideline preparation for markets, ensuring alignment with brand and local requirements
Track POSM orders, maintain VM trackers, and monitor launch readiness
Consolidate and review in-store reports and photos to ensure compliance and identify best practices
Help manage vendor timelines, approvals, quality checks, and feedback consolidation
Participate in deployment calls and document meeting minutes and action items
Support creative input for POSM design, material choices, and sustainability initiatives
Assist in preparing presentation decks for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Undergraduate student able to commit to a full-time 6-month internship (Jan–Jun 2026)
Proficient in MS Office; Adobe Creative Cloud skills are a plus
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to handle confidential information
Strong cross-cultural awareness, communication skills, and emotional intelligence
Interest in consumer goods, makeup, and beauty products
Adaptable, resilient, and detail-oriented with a positive attitude under pressure
Enthusiastic and driven with a strong sense of ownership

Who This Internship Is Ideal For

Students passionate about beauty and consumer goods who want real-world experience in merchandising, project management, and cross-functional collaboration in the travel retail space.

About the Company

Coty is a leading global beauty company with iconic brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. Committed to inclusivity and creativity, Coty fosters a diverse workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves and shape the future of beauty.