Want to join the world's No. 2 in wines & spirits and work among convivial teams? Pernod Ricard is looking for a Commercial Excellence Intern for Apprentiship from January 2027. You will be based at the Island, our office in central Paris (Saint Lazare Train Station, Paris 8).
For Pernod Ricard, becoming the number one wine and spirits company worldwide has become the ambition of the Group and is all about being consumer centric and enhancing human connections. Today, that means using data and technology to offer direct, personalized experiences. Digital transformation has been defined as a key priority and a core element of the Group ‘Transform & Accelerate’ strategy. The digital transformation journey is built upon 4 accelerated Key Digital Programs with proven efficiency and a fast rollout plan across markets (Maestria, Matrix, Vista Rev-Up, D-STAR).
The internship is part of the Commercial Excellence – Global Markets team, based at the company headquarters.
The team operates across several key pillars of Commercial Excellence:
Sales Excellence: improving salesforce effectiveness and execution of field actions.
Customer Engagement: strengthening relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and key customers.
Sales Training & Upskilling: supporting capability-building initiatives through the Sales Academy.
Revenue Growth Management (RGM) & Global Key Account Management: driving sustainable growth, pricing excellence, and key customer strategies.
The scope of the role is global, with the objective of contributing to the company's "Return to Growth" ambition by supporting the continuous improvement of commercial performance across international markets.
Your key missions:
A. Commercial Maturity Assessment (CMA)
Preparation and coordination of assessments with local affiliates.
Structured analysis of market inputs and performance data.
Creation of deliverables, executive summaries, action plans, and progress tracking updates.
Management of a high volume of activities and stakeholders.
B. ACE – Achieving Commercial Excellence
Update and maintain Commercial Excellence standards and guidelines.
Benchmark and consolidate best practices across Pernod Ricard markets.
Coordinate initiatives with Tech teams.
Contribute to internal communications, including newsletters, workshops, and task forces.
Support the development of training materials, dashboards, and performance monitoring tools.
C. Digital Program – D STAR
Support the deployment and adoption of D STAR, a machine learning-based commercial recommendation tool currently implemented in 11 markets.
Monitor roadmap execution, KPIs, and dashboard performance.
Participate in Tech and Business steering committees.
Identify, assess, and prioritize enhancement opportunities, including innovation-related features.
Act as a liaison between market needs and Tech teams to ensure business requirements are addressed.
D. Vision & Commercial Excellence Frameworks
Contribute to the continuous update of Commercial Excellence frameworks and guidelines.
Consolidate insights and feedback from markets.
Support the evolution and deployment of the Commercial Excellence strategic roadmap.
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
You have previous professional experience in a tech, consulting, or multinational company within a complex matrix organization.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), and capacity to deliver content in efficient and agile manner.
You are familiar with Agile methodologies and tools.
You are able to work in a multicultural team.
You are fluent in English, French is a plus.
Some nice to have:
You have experience in digital product ownership and business-oriented software & data science projects.
You have understanding on sales processes, particularly in the Consumer Goods industry.
You have basic knowledge and understanding of data science/machine learning.
Please note: to apply, you must be able to complete 6 months of internship and have an agreement issued by your school/university.
And you'll benefit from these advantages:
Gross salary from 1410€ (Bac +4 and gap year) to 1550€ (Bac +5) per month
Possibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.
Company restaurant
Unlimited access to the Coursera training platform to enhance your experience.
Employee events (Masterclasses, conferences, etc.)
All in a friendly, supportive environment that will help you to progress and build a solid professional network: 90.4% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2024)!
Pernod Ricard is committed to diversity and inclusion: we are a disability-friendly company, one of France's Top 10 companies for gender equality, and we work with associations to promote social inclusion. Our recruitment methods focus on competencies to ensure equal opportunities.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2027-01-04Target End Date:
2027-06-30Skills Required
- Able to complete a six-month internship from January 2027 through June 2027
- Must have an internship agreement issued by a school or university
- Previous professional experience in a technology, consulting, or multinational company within a complex matrix organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French
- Experience in digital product ownership and business-oriented software or data science projects
- Understanding of sales processes, particularly in the Consumer Goods industry
- Basic knowledge of data science and machine learning
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
