Role & Responsibilities
Competitive Intelligence
· Drive robust competitive intelligence at global level across the total spirits industry (e.g., category dynamics, white spaces, competitor strategies and governance changes, etc.).
· Monitor competitors and emerging industry trends on a daily basis, producing synthesis notes and in-depth analyses to feed the monthly competitive intelligence report.
· Act as a key point of contact with Brand Units and Markets to collect category & market-level competitive insights, and collaborate closely with the Consumer Insights team to identify emerging consumer trends.
Strategic Projects
· Support the Business Strategy team on a wide range of transversal strategic projects for the Group by producing rigorous analyses and synthesizing relevant data into actionable recommendations.
· Prepare high-quality presentations and briefing materials to support executive discussions, arbitration, and decision-making.
Profile & Skills
· Master’s student in Business, Management, Strategy, or a related field.
· Strong research and analytical skills, with proven experience in desk research and the use of multiple data sources.
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
· 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: 92,2% of our interns and alternates recommend us as an employer (Happy Trainees 2025)!
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
· Highly organized, rigorous, and methodical, with a proactive and hands-on (“doer”) mindset.
· Strong interest in the Wine & Spirits industry.
· Fluent in English and French.
· Previous experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or business intelligence is a strong advantage.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2027-01-04Target End Date:
2027-06-30Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business, Management, Strategy, or a related field
- Ability to complete a six-month internship
- Internship agreement issued by a school or university
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Experience conducting desk research using multiple data sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Highly organized, rigorous, methodical, proactive, and hands-on
- Strong interest in the Wine and Spirits industry
- Fluency in English and French
- Previous experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or business intelligence
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.
