Trade Marketing Intern - Middle East

About the role

Thélios, a Thélios eyewear group founded by LVMH, designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for brands such as Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and Fred, as well as its own brands Barton Perreira and Vuarnet. It is looking for a Trade Marketing Intern for the Middle East region, based in Dubai, UAE, starting ASAP or in January 2027 for 6 months. The intern supports the team in overseeing Trade Marketing activities, monitoring project execution while respecting brand guidelines, to drive sell-out performance and enhance brand visibility.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in market research, analyze sales data and prepare reports on market trends and competitor activity in the eyewear industry
• Support the creation of internal reporting materials and presentations
• Support the planning, execution and monitoring of in-store activations, special launches and other trade marketing initiatives across optical retailers and department stores
• Coordinate with suppliers on the production of marketing materials such as display units and visual campaigns, from brief to final photographic reports
• Coordinate the management of marketing assets, including POS materials and visual merchandising elements (POP, in-store visuals)
• Track in-stock marketing materials by maintaining an inventory list per supplier
• Help track trade marketing budgets and ensure adherence to guidelines
• Provide general administrative support

Required profile

• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Master's degree (4 or 5 years of higher education) in Marketing from a business school or equivalent university qualification
• Previous internship and/or apprenticeship experience in a similar operational marketing role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, highly organized and detail-oriented

Required skills

• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint