Intern I Strategy & Market Intelligence Analyst I EMEA

Location  
Neuilly-Sur-Seine, 92200, Paris  

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.  

The EMEA Strategy, Strategic Pricing & Market Intelligence team is now looking for an Intern starting in January 2026 for a duration of 6 months, to collaborate on projects focused on key strategic initiatives for the company. The selected candidate can expect continuous leadership development, hands-on practical experience and a strong exposure with the Affiliates and Regional Brand Teams.  

Key Responsibilities  

The internship is structured around three main axes:  

Market Intelligence  
- Perform in-depth prestige beauty market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats  
- Contribute to the strategic monitoring efforts by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing market and competitor data  
- Conduct analyses, utilize prestige beauty databases, to generate insights on market trends and consumer behavior  
- Create detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings and provide actionable intelligence to management  
- Participate in projecting the EMEAI prestige beauty market to support the construction of the long-range plan and secure sustainable market share gains  

Business Management  
- Support the development and implementation of business strategies to drive growth, profit and improve market position  
- Evaluate financial data to identify areas for improvement and support the formulation of 'what-if' scenario-driven financial enhancement strategies  
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales and profit by Brands, Affiliates, Categories, Channels, and business development activities  
- Perform scenario-based analysis to evaluate the financial implications of strategic actions, facilitating informed, data-driven decisions  

Corporate Strategy  
- Assist in the formulation and revision of the Regional strategic plan, ensuring alignment across Affiliates, Brands and Channels  
- Engage in cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects and initiatives that support the company's overall strategy  
- Participate in strategic planning, offering analytical support and insights to guide decision-making processes  
- Assist in the management and execution of strategic projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope  

The Ideal Candidate  
- Minimum Education Level: Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) from a Business School, Engineering School or University  
- Specialized in Finance, Business Management and/or Information Technology  
- Required Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required (French is a plus)  
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint (Power BI is a plus)  
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills  
- Ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively  
- Knowledge of and interest in consumer goods or luxury goods industries recommended  

Benefits  
- Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine  
- International environment with over 40 nationalities in the office  
- Up to 10 days a month of remote working  
- Up to 10 days of remote working in the EU within your internship framework  
- Conciergerie (corporate store, gym center, beauty salon)  
- A gift bag of products at the end of your internship  
- A meal voucher card  

Application  
Please send your resume and cover letter to: nmoreau@elceurope.com