Commercial & Business Developement Assistant

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Description About the Brand and the Team The EMEA Commercial & Business Development team is seeking an intern to collaborate on projects focused on the development of the Wholesale channel (Online and Brick & Mortar) for Estée Lauder Companies. The selected candidate will gain hands-on practical experience, continuous leadership development, and strong exposure to both Affiliates and Regional Brand Teams. Key Responsibilities & Tasks The intern’s missions will evolve based on business priorities and ad-hoc projects with our key partners, including: • Supporting preparation and facilitation of business reviews and leadership meetings (top-to-top, monthly commercial leadership, and monthly regional brand meetings) • Treating and cascading weekly and monthly retail sales reports from top regional retailers to affiliate and brand teams • Collaborating with the sustainability team to include relevant SKUs in retailer sustainability programmes • Coordinating annual marketing presentations (May–June) between regional brands and top retailers • Supporting the preparation and analysis of contractual investments • Assisting brand teams on European-scale projects with retailers or other business development initiatives Qualifications • Education: Currently completing a Post-Graduate Degree in Top 3 French Business Schools or equivalent leading international institutions (equivalent BAC+5). • Experience: Previous internship experience preferred required; end-of-studies internship strongly preferred. Prior experience in strategy or finance is highly valued • Languages: Fluency in English required; French is strongly recommended but not mandatory. • Technical Skills: o Excellent analytical skills, with strong rigor and proven problem-solving abilities o Advanced Excel proficiency (mandatory) o Strong PowerPoint skills for preparing impactful presentations o No previous sales/commercial experience needed. Additional Job Specifications • High drive, motivation, and commitment to tasks at hand • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with exposure to several markets and product categories • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders and manage exposure with senior management • Business acumen and curiosity mindset with a strong drive for impact • Ability to step back, propose solutions, and be proactive in recommendations • Knowledge of or interest in the beauty and luxury goods industries is recommended Internship Conditions • Convention de stage / Internship agreement is mandatory

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