Strategy Intern: Retail Media & Growth Experience

Wayne State University; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is offering a 10-week internship for 2027 designed to develop talent through hands-on experience in retail media and corporate strategy. The program targets rising juniors and seniors with tracks in Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center operations, and a hybrid/in-person mix depending on track.

As an intern, you will conduct market research, help evaluate partnerships, develop go-to-market materials, and support cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Strategy, Analytics, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis, market research, or visualization tools is a plus
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and compelling presentations.
• Curiosity, initiative, and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and various levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, partner capabilities, and growth opportunities across retail media and digital advertising.
• Support the evaluation of new offsite advertising offerings and strategic partnerships by synthesizing partner materials, assessing potential value, and helping develop business cases and recommendations.
• Assist in developing go-to-market strategies, positioning, and presentation materials that clearly communicate new opportunities to internal stakeholders and brand partners.
• Analyze business and campaign information to identify insights, trade-offs, and opportunities that can inform strategic decisions and future offering development.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by organizing workstreams, tracking key decisions and next steps, and preparing concise updates and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Business/Marketing/Economics/Finance/Strategy/Analytics/Communications (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ulta Beauty is offering a 10-week internship for 2027 designed to develop talent through hands-on experience in retail media and corporate strategy. The program targets rising juniors and seniors with tracks in Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center operations, and a hybrid/in-person mix depending on track.

As an intern, you will conduct market research, help evaluate partnerships, develop go-to-market materials, and support cross-functional teams.