Commercial Strategy Intern — 6-Month Placement (London)

L'OREAL GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Oréal invites you to a Commercial Industrial Placement in White City, London. This six-month placement, starting 4 January 2027, offers a salary of £26,936 per year and provides hands-on experience with sales and account management teams working with major retailers to grow the UK market.

You will analyse sales performance, assist with key account pitches, coordinate trade activations and collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure stock and successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and external retail partners
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
• Proactivity and a keen eye for commercial opportunities and market trends
• Strong attention to detail, especially when working with sales data, forecasting and pricing
• Balance of analytical skills and commercial curiosity
• Ability to work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Analysing sales performance: Tracking weekly and monthly turnover, market share and promotional performance to identify growth opportunities
• Supporting key account management: Preparing commercial pitches and joint business plans for major retail partners
• Managing promotional plans: Coordinating online and offline trade activations to drive brand visibility
• Collaborating cross-functionally: Partnering with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure stock availability and seamless product launches
• Monitoring competitor activity: Tracking market trends, pricing strategies and competitor promotions to keep our brands ahead
• Optimising digital shelf and in-store execution: Ensuring our products are perfectly merchandised and priced across all channels

Job description

L’Oréal invites you to a Commercial Industrial Placement in White City, London. This six-month placement, starting 4 January 2027, offers a salary of £26,936 per year and provides hands-on experience with sales and account management teams working with major retailers to grow the UK market.

You will analyse sales performance, assist with key account pitches, coordinate trade activations and collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure stock and successful product launches.