Trade Marketing Intern (3-6 months)

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role:

As a Trade Marketing Intern (3-6 months), you will be based at our office in Brussels (on-site presence is expected 3 days a week). You will play a supporting yet impactful role in bringing our brands to life at the point of sale. Working closely with the Trade Marketing Manager, Sales teams, and Brand teams, you will help ensure the smooth execution of omnichannel retail activations. This internship is an exciting opportunity to develop a 360° understanding of the trade marketing function in the luxury and medical device industry.

You will gain exposure to brand strategy implementation, shopper experience optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This internship is a great stepping stone for anyone looking to start a career in marketing or trade marketing in an international corporate setting. You'll get hands-on experience while being guided and supported by a passionate team.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the translation of the annual marketing calendar into concrete omnichannel activation plans (in-store, digital, event-based)
• Assist in the coordination and deployment of trade tools and promotional materials (e.g., displays, window animations, POSM)
• Contribute to the creation of presentations and sell-in materials for key launches and animations
• Help monitor the performance of trade activations using KPIs and sales data
• Support budget tracking (CAPEX/OPEX) and help manage supplier quotes and purchase orders
• Benchmark competitor activities and market trends to provide insights for future activations
• Assist with the organization and logistics of client or sales team events
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (sales, brand, logistics) and external partners (suppliers, agencies)
• Participate in store visits to assess in-store execution and gather insights

Main requirements:

• A Master’s student in Marketing, Business, Communication, or a related field
• Passion for the luxury goods or healthcare industry and an interest in retail and shopper marketing
• A curious, proactive self-starter who is eager to learn and take ownership of projects
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to work collaboratively across teams
• Analytical mindset with basic knowledge of performance metrics and budget tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English; French and/or Dutch is a plus
• Positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to a fast-paced team

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.