Apprenticeship - Sales and Marketing Associate

Kickstart your career in Business and Consultancy at SKIM! Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in sales and marketing? Do you want to help shape the growth of our newly created office in Paris, supported by a global network of bright minds? Join our Paris team as a Sales and Marketing Associate and be part of an exciting journey in a dynamic, global organization.

Who are we?

In a world of constant change, SKIM partners with leading companies looking to elevate their pricing, brand communication and innovation strategies with greater precision and certainty. By tailoring our expertise and analytical minds to the business challenges our clients face, we provide solutions that are reliable and relevant.

For 45 years, we have been trusted partners to the world’s largest CPG, technology and healthcare companies. We specialize in modelling and understanding people’s decision making in the areas of innovation, brand communications and pricing & revenue Management. In our vision, a combination of methodological robustness, marketing domain expertise and understanding the client’s business is key to building lasting strategic partnerships with our clients. With 11 offices in the US, Europe, Asia and South America we navigate - in close collaboration and with our clients - towards strategies that are right for them.

As evidenced by our #3 position in GRIT’s report of most innovative research agencies, we believe in continuously improving our solutions and expertise frameworks. But above all else, we believe in a culture where smart, ambitious and genuine people support each other, follow their dreams, balance priorities in life and bring everyone’s unique skills together in a collaborative global community.   

As a Sales and Marketing Associate in our Paris office, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects that blend strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You’ll gain valuable experience in a hybrid role that combines sales and marketing, all while learning from our expert team. Your work will play a key role in helping us grow our local presence while aligning with our global strategies. Additionally, you will actively contribute to the vibrant SKIM community, collaborating with colleagues to achieve success.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial support

• Scouting/ mapping of potential companies identified in the SKIM office commercial plan
• Supporting our outbound activities and managing our CRM system accordingly
• Assisting in the creation of sales proposals and client presentations.
• Engaging with potential clients during the initial stages of conversations.

Marketing support

• Translating the regional marketing strategy into locally relevant content and activations
• Supporting the creation of marketing materials, including social media content.
• Assisting in the organization and hospitality of client events and initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity for a bright and driven master’s student to be part of the exciting journey of further growing our Paris office. We are looking for someone with the following profile:

• Currently in M1/M2 at a French university or Business Schools completing a master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, Digital Marketing or Marketing Analytics, or a related field.
• Interest in Insights & Data in FMCG, Tech, or Healthcare industries
• Fluency in French and English
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office; experience with HubSpot tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Creative and proactive, with a strong drive to take initiative.
• Eligibility to work in France for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Our offer

• Apprenticeship contract
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the Business Consultancy field
• Gain real-world experience in a supportive environment
• A hybrid working environment  
• A flat organizational structure where everyone is treated as equal regardless of any differences
• A place where taking initiative isn’t just encouraged, it’s valued
• Harmony between work and personal life
• A combination of learning through onboarding, active training programs, on-the-job learning and guidance from experienced SKIMmers
• A team that enjoys the ride – regular outings, events, and a culture that celebrates wins together

At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves.  Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status.

Additional information

Thank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We read each application carefully and will get back to you within two weeks.

Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered.