Stage Développement & Asset Management
IRIS GALERIE · Paris, France
About Iris Galerie
Iris Galerie is a fast-growing international retail brand transforming iris photography into unique works of art.
With a rapidly expanding network of galleries across multiple countries, our ambition is to become the global reference for personalized art and experiential retail.
To support this growth, we are looking for a Real Estate & Expansion Intern to join our team in Paris and work directly with the Head of Real Estate & Expansion.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of commercial real estate, retail expansion, franchise development, business development and project management.
The Role
As a Real Estate & Expansion Intern, you will support the Head of Real Estate & Expansion in developing Iris Galerie’s international network. You will contribute to identifying new locations, analysing market opportunities and coordinating new gallery openings.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to retail real estate, business analysis and international expansion within a fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities
Real Estate & Market Research
- Research potential locations and high-potential markets in France and internationally.
- Identify new retail opportunities and support location sourcing with brokers, landlords and franchise partners.
- Analyse locations based on footfall, visibility, tourism and commercial potential.
Business & Financial Analysis
- Support the preparation of business cases for new gallery openings.
- Analyse rental conditions, opening costs and revenue forecasts.
- Prepare market research, financial analyses and presentations to support decision-making.
Project Management & Expansion
- Assist in coordinating new gallery openings, tracking timelines and key milestones.
- Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects progress smoothly.
- Support the development of existing franchise networks and research potential new franchise partners.
- Maintain and update expansion tracking tools and reporting.
What We Are Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Management or a related field.
- First internship experience, ideally in real estate, retail, consulting, investment banking, transaction services, strategy or a fast-growing company
- Strong interest in commercial real estate, retail and international business development.
- Analytical mindset with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good command of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proactive, curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
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