Estée Lauder Companies Strategy and Market Intelligence Intern

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 Strategy and Market Intelligence Intern to support its EMEA Corporate Strategy Team through market research, financial analysis, strategic planning, and project management. The six-month internship starts in January 2027 and spans market intelligence, business management, and corporate strategy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth prestige beauty market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize market and competitor data for strategic monitoring.
• Conduct analyses using prestige beauty databases to generate insights into market trends and consumer behavior.
• Create detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings and provide actionable intelligence to management.
• Project the EMEA prestige beauty market to support long-range planning and sustainable market-share gains.
• Support the development and implementation of business strategies to drive growth and profit and improve market position.
• Evaluate financial data to identify improvement opportunities and develop scenario-based financial enhancement strategies.
• Monitor and report sales and profit KPIs by brand, affiliate, category, channel, and business development activity.
• Analyze scenarios to assess the financial implications of strategic actions and support data-driven decisions.
• Assist with formulating and revising the regional strategic plan, ensuring alignment across affiliates, brands, and channels.
• Participate in strategic planning by providing analytical support and insights for decision-making.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects and initiatives supporting the company's overall strategy.
• Assist in managing and executing strategic projects, ensuring completion on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master's program at a business school, engineering school, or university.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.

Skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a master's program at a business school, engineering school, or university.

Workplace

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.

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