Sales & Ecommerce Assistants

Coty; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty leader is seeking a motivated Commercial Intern in London to support sales operations across major retailers. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in commercial functions, marketing collaboration, and analytical responsibilities for a career in beauty retail. Applicants should be pursuing business or marketing studies and possess strong analytical skills and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Passion for the beauty industry and staying updated on trends.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and marketing initiatives for major retailers.
• Analyze sales data and market insights.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotional plans.

Skills

Passion for the beauty industry

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Currently pursuing business/marketing studies

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Coty is a global leader in beauty. We’re #1 in fragrance and #3 in colour cosmetics with a portfolio of brands known and loved for generations.

Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands is sold in over 150 countries. We work with brands including Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Sally Hansen, philosophy, Adidas, Rimmel, Max Factor, and more.

Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve; hiring people with different backgrounds to build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse workplace.

What You Will Do

Are you a motivated and ambitious individual seeking to gain hands-on experience in the field of commercial operations? Join our team as a Commercial Intern and dive into the dynamic world of retail across diverse core and e-commerce platforms.

As a Commercial Assistant Intern, you\'ll have a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, contribute to essential business functions, and play a vital role in ensuring smooth commercial operations. If you\'re ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in the retail industry, apply now for our internship program and set the stage for a valuable learning journey!

This is an ideal position for someone keen to gain experience to support business/marketing related studies and to help scope out building a career in beauty retail, working across some of the biggest brands.

Roles Available

Commercial Assistant:

• Support UK Sales team for retailers like Harrods, Selfridges, and more.
• Update business on sales performance and insights.
• Execute sales plans as directed.
• Collaborate with marketing for retailer differentiation.
• Audit and update brand e-content on retailer websites.
• Analyse monthly sales data as needed.
• Manage samples and goody bags for retailers.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and competitors.
• Track sell-out performance in key markets.
• Provide insights and presentations for competitor understanding.
• Assist in strategic opportunities and stakeholder management.
• Review pricing, propose promotions, and coordinate activations.
• Implement promotional plans and ensure administrative support.
• Coordinate new product launch activations with Marketing.
• Promote E-commerce excellence and omni-channel approach.
• Manage new line forms and invoice processing.
• Support range review tasks and analysis.
• Improve store implementation for better sales/customer experience.

E-Commerce Assistant:

• Analyse sales and shopper data, share insights with e-Comm and sales teams.
• Monitor online market for execution, compliance, and competition.
• Utilize data and P&L analysis for informed decisions.
• Assist in monthly promotional plans and EPOS tracking.
• Enhance EPOS processes for value and efficiency gains.
• Support Amazon operations, report sales, ensure data alignment.
• Manage new product development, aligning with Marketing and Sales.
• Execute A+ content and launch plans as per marketing calendars.
• Manage Amazon marketing packages, secure merchandising spots.
• Create top-tier content with Marketing, track placements and uplifts.
• Review and optimize content regularly, update brand stores.
• Lead Amazon site content, deliver relevant assets, optimize visibility.
• Monitor reports to meet KPIs, optimize content and availability.
• Drive content optimization, explore new opportunities for Amazon.

What You Will Bring

• A passion for the beauty industry, keenly following the latest trends.
• Strong analytical skills with sound knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Sense of initiative, creativity and problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively to deadline.
• Experience of working effectively in a team
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What We Bring

We drive growth, brand equity and customer loyalty with innovative products, digital campaigns, events, partnerships, and in-store executions. Our work includes both the physical and digital world across all categories. We aim to be gamechangers in the beauty industry, winning the hearts and minds of consumers around the world.