Commercial & Business Development Assistant

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an intern to contribute to high-impact projects supporting Wholesale channel strategy across Europe.

You will gain hands-on experience in data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and business development initiatives, while engaging with Affiliate markets and Regional Brand Teams. Your role will evolve with business priorities and opportunities across European markets, collaborating with senior stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a Post-Graduate Degree in leading international institutions (equivalent BAC+5).
• Previous internship experience preferred; end-of-studies internship strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; French is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (mandatory); strong PowerPoint skills for presentations.
• No previous sales/commercial experience needed.
• High drive, motivation, and commitment to tasks at hand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate actionable weekly and monthly retail performance dashboards for leading European retailers.
• Build and maintain retailer profiles scorecard and benchmarking tools (data on retailer sales, market share, category mix, online/BM split, store footprint, etc.).
• Support the preparation of strategic business reviews and leadership meetings (Top-to-Top, Regional Commercial Leadership, Brand Steering Committees).
• Support the preparation and performance analysis of regional contractual investments, identifying optimization opportunities and ROI drivers.
• Coordinate annual marketing presentations between regional brands and major retail partners (May–June).
• Support the development and follow-up of joint business plans with strategic retailers, including distribution expansion and retail media opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Post-Graduate Degree in Top French Business Schools (BAC+5)

Job description

About The Brand And The Team

The EMEA Commercial & Business Development team is seeking an intern to contribute to high-impact projects supporting the strategic development and performance review of the Wholesale channel (Online and Brick & Mortar) for Estée Lauder Companies. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and business development initiatives, while benefiting from continuous leadership development and strong exposure to both Affiliate markets and Regional Brand Teams. Key Responsibilities & Tasks As an intern, you will be an active contributor to the regional business strategy and partner growth agenda. Your role will evolve according to business priorities and strategic opportunities across our European markets, in close collaboration with senior stakeholders and key partners:

• Performance Analysis Develop and communicate actionable weekly and monthly retail performance dashboards for leading European retailers.
• Retailer Intelligence and Benchmarking: Build and maintain retailer profiles scorecard and benchmarking tools (gathering data on retailer sales, market share, category mix, online/B&M split, store footprint, competitor presence, etc.)
• Commercial Operations and Strategy Reviews: Support the preparation of strategic business reviews and leadership meetings (Top-to-Top, Regional Commercial Leadership, and Brand Steering Committees), providing insights guiding executive decision-making.
• Optimize Investment Efficiency: Support the preparation and performance analysis of regional contractual investments, identifying optimization opportunities and ROI drivers to strengthen wholesale partnerships.
• Annual Marketing plan presentation Coordinate annual marketing presentations between regional brands and major retail partners (May–June)
• Joint Business Planning and Commercial Follow-Up: Support the development and follow-up of joint business plans with strategic retailers, including distribution expansion, brand and category priorities, retail media opportunities and other key commercial or contractual discussions.

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: Excellent analytical skills, with strong rigor and proven problem-solving abilities o Advanced Excel proficiency (mandatory) o Strong PowerPoint skills for preparing impactful presentations
• No previous sales/commercial experience needed.
• 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

Convention de stage / Internship agreement is mandatory