Italy Internship Key Account Assistant

Are you ready to be part of the future of prestige beauty? ✨ 
At The Estée Lauder Companies you can play a role in our global success. We are a leader in prestige beauty with a growing portfolio of coveted brands. We create and market the highest quality products that delight consumers around the globe. Our culture values diversity of thought and people, and encourages creativity, innovation and integrity in everything we do. We intend to provide you with a snapshot of what you can do and how you can grow within our Company.  

The future is in your hands! 

What’s in it for you? 💭 
 
Our #ELC Family is a bold community of individuals. We don’t just place a high value on individuality, we seek it out, cultivate it and celebrate it in our daily work. Collectively, our diverse points of view, skillsets and talents make us the creative and innovative global leader we are today in prestige beauty. There is immense pride and joy in what we do, and it shows. 

We truly value the energy, skills, and new perspectives that experienced hires bring into the business. We’re always interested in recruiting extraordinary people with different career backgrounds who can hit the ground running, introduce us to new ways of working, and make us stronger from Day 1! 

The "Internship" Level is the main entry point into ELC, important to understand the work environment within a dynamic and multinational context, to get to know the world of beauty and to have a highly formative experience regardless of role and function. 

#ELC Key Account Assistant
The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, analytical and entrepreneurial Key Account Assistant to join the Commercial team of Estée Lauder Companies Italy.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within one of the world's leading prestige beauty companies, working closely with major retail partners and supporting the development of commercial strategies across a portfolio of iconic brands.
You will work side-by-side with the Sr. Key Account Manager, gaining exposure to sales planning, product launches, forecasting, customer negotiations, retail performance analysis, and cross-functional project management.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to learn, take ownership, and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Performance Areas 

• Support the management of key retail partners, contributing to commercial plans and business objectives.
• Assist in the execution of product launches and promotional activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and key business KPIs, providing data-driven insights
• Support forecasting, assortment planning and commercial reporting activities.
• Prepare presentations, analyses and materials for customer meetings and business reviews.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving commercial performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management Engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for working with data.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent PowerPoint and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, organized and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in retail, beauty, luxury or consumer goods industries.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to leading retail partners and a dynamic commercial environment.
• Hands-on experience across sales, planning and business analysis.
• Collaboration with multiple functions within a global organization.
• Development of commercial, analytical and project management skills.
• Mentorship from experienced commercial leaders and strong career development opportunities.

Internship Details

• Gross monthly allowance: €920.00
• Meal vouchers: €11 for each working day
• Internship type: Curricular internship. Applications for extracurricular internships may also be considered based on specific business needs and on a case-by-case basis.