Job Description
As a Commercial Intern, you’ll join one of our dynamic sales or account management teams, working directly with major retailers to drive growth and maximise our brand presence in the UK market. Day to day, you may be: 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 To succeed in this role, you’ll need: Initiative and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and external retail partners The 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 A balance of analytical skills and commercial curiosity The ability to work autonomously You are... In your second year at university, studying a course that includes an Industrial Placement Year. If you’ve already graduated, please check out our graduate roles instead! Skills you'll sharpen here Adapted Communication Cooperation Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Self-Awareness Self-Growth As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking. What’s in it for you? A place to step outside your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential. You’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks. Real responsibility from day one, there’s no sitting on the side-lines at L’Oréal. An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation, as well as people with disabilities, are accepted, can speak up, thrive and are celebrated. A place where you can contribute to something bigger. Many of our brands support societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference. Kickstart your career An internship is your best gateway to a career with us, where you'll drive real impact and experience accelerated growth. We invest in interns who bring learning agility, true potential, and a hunger to challenge. No bench-warming here, you'll own real projects from day one, contribute work the team relies on, learn fast, and develop your skills. More than having a cool line on your CV that makes your profile stand out, you’ll gain confidence and skills that will serve you for many years. Also, around 70% of our junior jobs are filled from our youth programme pool e.g. interns and apprentices. It truly is your best gateway to a career with us! What does being an intern here mean? Consider this your best entry point to a career with us. We're not just looking for interns, we're scouting for future leaders. Show us what you've got, we're taking notes. Forget fetching coffee. Here, "empowerment" means real autonomy, meaningful projects, and a team that expects your ideas, in addition to your questions. We're not looking for beauty experts, we're looking for challengers with learning agility and a fresh perspective. Your job is to push boundaries, not just blend in. Your work here won't just fill an internship report. You'll work on actual business challenges, the kind that keep us ahead in the game. For a company like L’Oréal, commercial success and strong retailer partnerships are at the core of everything we do. Growing the market share of our 40 global brands takes strategic thinking, negotiation and analytical skill. Want to discover more about L’Oréal? Get insider tips from L’Oréal recruiters on TikTok: @LorealGroupe! We’re committed to inclusive recruitment and to hiring and promoting each candidate ethically and equitably. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant. Next steps... Once you click apply, you’ll be asked some questions to check your eligibility for this role. These will include questions about your current situation and whether you’re happy with the salary and location. A quick note on our process: We believe in a human-first recruitment experience. While our online assessments are scored automatically, every application is carefully reviewed by our team. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions on your profile. To learn more about AI use in our application process, please read more here. Our Assessment Centres are held in person, running from November onwards. These are specific to each funct