職務
Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Start: January 2027
Join the Lacoste Team as our Merchandising Intern!
Reporting to: Senior Manager for Planning & Merchandising Operations
Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2)
At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values. Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail.
As our Merchandising Intern, you will play an important role within the Merchandising, Operations and Supply Chain team, supporting the execution of key processes that ensure the right products are available at the right time across our UK & Ireland business. Working closely with the Merchandising Operations Manager and teams across Supply Chain, Retail, Wholesale, Marketing and Finance, you will gain valuable exposure to the full product lifecycle, from seasonal planning and product launches through to inventory management, reporting and commercial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a premium global brand, contribute to the success of Lacoste UK & Ireland, and gain hands-on experience in merchandising, product operations and commercial decision-making.
Your responsibilities:
- Support Merchandising Operations: Assist in managing UK Retail Picks and implementations, monitor retail orderbooks, allocations and key product launches, and support seasonal product launches and range updates.
- Drive Product & Assortment Accuracy: Prepare and maintain price lists, product images and line sheets, while supporting the maintenance of assortments across our B2B platform and merchandising systems.
- Support Supply Chain & Operations: Track inbound shipments, communicate updates to the wider business, monitor key delivery dates and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth product flow.
- Coordinate Samples & Showroom Activities: Support sample allocation and tracking, assist with showroom set-up, product presentations and help coordinate Wholesale sample sales and related logistics.
- Deliver Reporting & Market Insights: Assist in pulling trend data for seasonal briefs, support competitor and market research, and help prepare reports, presentations and seasonal analyses for the wider business.
- Contribute to Team Projects: Maintain merchandising trackers, provide administrative support to the team and contribute to ad hoc projects that drive operational efficiency and business performance.
Why join Lacoste?
Working at Lacoste means…
Representing an iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre, paving the way for exciting internal mobility opportunities. Joining a team that values personal and collective development, where everyone is encouraged to grow and evolve. Balancing passion and well-being, because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our products and value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities.
Rewards & Benefits:
- Health & Wellbeing: Regular team activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the Retail Trust
- Holidays: 25 days per year plus usual UK bank holidays and an additional 10 days each year to work remotely from abroad.
- Swag: up to 65% off Lacoste products
- Learning & Development: Continuous support on your learning journey from day one
- Parenthood: Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave
- Extras: Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committee events
Ready to join a unique adventure?
1st step: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience
2nd step: First call with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner
3rd step: Interview with the Senior Manager for Planning & Merchandising Operations and the Merchandise Planner
4th step: Accept the challenge and become a Lacoste teammate!
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email uktalent@lacoste.com (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line).
プロフィール
Your profile:
- Share the same values: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity
- Passion for Fashion & Retail: Genuine interest in the fashion, premium or sportswear industry, with enthusiasm for the Lacoste brand and the market in which we operate.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Comfortable working with data and trends, with the ability to interpret information, identify opportunities and support commercial decision-making.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence in creating reports, analysing data and preparing presentations.
- Organisation & Attention to Detail: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with teams across Retail, Wholesale, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance.
- Curiosity & Initiative: Positive, proactive and eager to learn, with the confidence to take initiative and contribute to projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercial Awareness: Interest in consumer trends, product strategy and business performance, with an eagerness to understand how merchandising decisions drive commercial success.
- Growth Mindset: Motivated to learn, develop new skills and gain broad exposure to merchandising, operations and supply chain within a premium global brand.