Alternance - Marketing Opérationnel et Support Commercial (h/f)
BASF · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Internship
- €20,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Support operational marketing and sales activities.
- Organize customer events and represent company at trade shows.
- Develop and implement French communication plans.
- Analyze markets and track sales performance.
- Prepare commercial presentations and proposals.
About the role
Welcome to BASF
The world needs innovation, and we need you! We create chemistry for a sustainable future and are looking for talents who can provide answers to tomorrow's questions.
Join BASF Beauty Care Solutions in France, where we create innovative and sustainable formulations to meet the ever-evolving needs of the cosmetics industry.
Are you ready for a new career step and to contribute to the future of more sustainable chemistry within our teams?
Your Main Responsibilities
Operational Marketing Support
- You will support the sales team in organizing customer events (brainstorming, creating specific marketing presentations, assisting with workshop setup).
- You will participate in local events, representing the company at trade shows (Cosmetagora, etc.).
- Your operational support will also focus on customer-specific topics around given themes: sourcing, technology, inspiration, etc.
- Finally, to maximize our product visibility in the French market, you will help develop and implement the French communication plan (content creation, newsletters, videos, etc.).
Sales / Business Support
- To support the sales teams, you will work on market studies and finished product launches, helping to define needs related to market trends.
- You will track sales performance and contribute to implementing actions to secure business based on customer needs (creating new product support, storytelling, new data, etc.).
- You will also assist sales and business teams in preparing presentations and commercial proposals, ensuring they are tailored to client needs (responding to client briefs, highlighting product offerings, market trends and corresponding offers, etc.).
This traineeship is based at BASF France's head office in Paris.
Your Profile
- Holding an Engineering degree in Biology, Cosmetology, or Chemistry, you are pursuing a Marketing/Commercial degree.
- You have previous experience in Marketing or Sales, ideally in the cosmetics sector.
- With an analytical mind, you possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit.
- You are curious, creative, and passionate about the world of cosmetics and major brands.
- Your English level is fluent, and you are comfortable with standard computer tools and artificial intelligence.
What We Offer
- An attractive package.
- Personalized support to develop your professional skills.
- A rich and varied experience at a production site within the leader of the chemical industry.
- The opportunity to join a company certified as a "Top Employer" for over 7 consecutive years through our partnership with the Engagement Jeunes platform, allowing you to benefit from personalized support after your traineeship to boost your employability.
Interested in this position?
To apply, simply click the "Apply" button on this job posting. You will need to create your profile and upload your application documents. This will only take a few minutes.
We wish you good luck and look forward to receiving your application!
Only applications submitted via the offer published on our careers site will be considered. Any applications received outside the planned process (by email, for example) will not be considered. To fully understand the process, please visit this dedicated page.
Still have questions? You can contact us here.
Who are we?
BASF Beauty Care Solutions specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of new technologies and active substances for the cosmetics industry. We place innovation at the heart of our activities, developing groundbreaking solutions. Committed to sustainable development, BASF Beauty Care Solutions is a responsible player in the chemical industry.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Join our winning formula and help develop the future with us – within an international team that encourages inclusion and equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or beliefs.
Key skills/competency
- Marketing Support
- Sales Support
- Event Management
- Communication Plan
- Content Creation
- Market Analysis
- Product Launch
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Cosmetics Industry
Skills & topics
- Marketing
- Sales Support
- Trainee
- Cosmetics
- BASF
- Event Management
- Communication
- Market Analysis
- Product Launch
- Commercial Proposals
- Customer Events
- Trade Shows
- Content Creation
- Business Development
- Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Paris
- Internship
- Apprenticeship
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant marketing and sales experience, especially in cosmetics.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize analytical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.
- Demonstrate passion: Express genuine interest in cosmetics and brand innovation.
- Highlight language proficiency: Clearly state your fluent English and AI tool comfort.
- Apply online: Submit your application exclusively through the BASF careers portal.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Marketing and Sales Support Trainee role at BASF Beauty Care Solutions?
- The primary focus of this traineeship is to provide comprehensive support to both the operational marketing and sales teams within BASF Beauty Care Solutions, contributing to customer events, communication plans, market analysis, and commercial proposal development.
- What academic background is required for this Marketing and Sales Support Trainee position?
- Candidates should hold an Engineering degree in Biology, Cosmetology, or Chemistry, and be pursuing a Marketing or Commercial degree. Prior experience in marketing or sales, ideally in cosmetics, is also preferred.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Marketing and Sales Support Trainee at BASF?
- Key responsibilities include supporting customer events, representing the company at trade shows, developing communication plans, conducting market studies, tracking sales performance, and assisting in the preparation of commercial presentations and proposals.
- What kind of experience is beneficial for this role at BASF?
- Previous experience in Marketing or Sales is beneficial, with a preference for experience within the cosmetics industry. This practical background will help in understanding market dynamics and client needs.
- What soft skills are important for the Marketing and Sales Support Trainee at BASF?
- Important soft skills include an analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, curiosity, creativity, and a passion for cosmetics and major brands. Fluent English and comfort with IT tools are also essential.
- How can I apply for the Marketing and Sales Support Trainee position at BASF?
- To apply, you must create a profile and upload your application documents directly through the BASF careers website. Applications submitted through other channels, such as email, will not be considered.
- What are the benefits of undertaking this traineeship at BASF?
- BASF offers an attractive package, personalized professional development support, a rich and varied experience in the chemical industry leader, and post-contract support to enhance employability, as the company is a certified "Top Employer".
- Is this Marketing and Sales Support Trainee role remote or on-site?