- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €920/month
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Key Account Assistant for a curricular internship with its Italy Commercial team, supporting major retail partners and commercial strategies across its brand portfolio. The intern will work alongside the Senior Key Account Manager on sales planning, launches, forecasting, negotiations, retail performance analysis and cross-functional projects. The gross monthly allowance is €920, with meal vouchers of €11 per working day; extracurricular internships may also be considered case by case based on business needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the management of key retail partners, contributing to commercial plans and business objectives.
- Assist with product launches and promotional activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor sales performance, stock levels and key business KPIs, providing data-driven insights.
- Support forecasting, assortment planning and commercial reporting.
- Prepare presentations, analyses and materials for customer meetings and business reviews.
- Contribute to projects that improve commercial performance and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management Engineering or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for working with data.
- Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent PowerPoint and communication skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Proactive, organized and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in retail, beauty, luxury or consumer goods.
Skills
Education
Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management Engineering or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 920 per month.
Benefits
Meal vouchers of €11 for each working day; mentorship from experienced commercial leaders and career development opportunities.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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