Assistant New Store Project Manager - 6-month Internship

About the company

We are a global design agency based in Paris, specializing in Retail Design and Commercial Interior Architecture. Our mission is to design retail spaces, boutiques, and innovative merchant concepts that enhance brands and transform the customer experience.

Your tasks

YOUR ROLE Your mission is to assist the Strategy Director as well as the Project Managers in the management, steering, and operational monitoring of retail and communication projects. You will also participate in the development of the prospecting plan and the creation of associated tools.

In this capacity, you will work with brands in the Retail, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), and Food/Agribusiness (F&B) sectors on creative and innovative solutions.

1. Operational Management & Client Relations

• Manage and deliver daily operational requirements for clients across all projects
• Build and maintain very good working relationships, both internally and externally

• Ensure the maintenance of contracts and agreements and ensure the constant organization of project documentation

2. Retail Watch, Insights & Creative Support

• Proactively propose updates on trends by analyzing the retail environment (audits, benchmarks, etc.)
• Assist the creative team by synthesizing key learnings and insights from various sources in the form of consolidated presentations

3. Project Management Support & Monitoring

• Assist project managers in their daily tasks: market research, sourcing, proofreading, and project monitoring
• Create and maintain project schedules to proactively identify risks and track the achievement of milestones

4. Business Development & Prospecting

• Participate in the construction and implementation of the commercial prospecting plan as well as the creation of prospecting tools

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Education: You are pursuing a Master's degree in Project Management, Design, Communication, or Retail
• Experience: You have initial experience in project management, ideally in a creative or communication agency, or within a Retail / FMCG / F&B brand

Technical Skills & Essentials

• Fluent English required
• Mastery of project management, schedule monitoring, and risk anticipation

• Strong skills in market research, analysis, and information synthesis
• Proficiency in presentation and office tools

• Knowledge of and interest in the retail, FMCG, and F&B sectors

Personal Qualities (Softskills)

• Team spirit & accessibility: You possess excellent interpersonal skills (approachable team player)
• Open-mindedness & curiosity: You have a genuine interest in the world of design and new retail trends

• Rigor & organization: You are able to maintain impeccable documentation and manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Proactivity: You are proactive in strategic monitoring and the search for creative solutions

Other

THE ENVIRONMENT The Saint-Ouen premises feature inspiring decor and architecture just steps away from Les Puces.

Located in the heart of a large airy hall, enjoy spaces that are both pleasant and convivial, including equipped meeting rooms, an outdoor patio, a "Human Café" space, as well as a rooftop.