Emerging Markets Strategy Intern - Make-up

Emerging Markets Makeup Intern – 6-Month Internship

Reports to: Senior Director, Emerging Markets – Makeup

Location: Crystal Park Offices | Start date: January 2027

The Emerging Markets Makeup Intern supports the Senior Director in accelerating growth across eight affiliates: India, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Israel, South Africa, Thailand and SE4. The role connects global brand strategy with locally relevant execution through market analysis, go-to-market planning, channel development and regional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse market, consumer, retail and competitor trends to identify growth opportunities across Emerging Markets.
• Support go-to-market plans for priority makeup launches, from market readiness to execution tracking.
• Consolidate market feedback to strengthen the cultural relevance and local impact of global brand initiatives.
• Contribute to distribution, retailer and channel analyses, benchmarks and business cases.
• Prepare clear analyses, presentations and recommendations for regional and global business reviews.
• Coordinate market inputs, timelines and key deliverables with affiliates and cross-functional partners.
• Share best practices and provide agile support on priority projects led by the Senior Director.

Profile / Qualifications

• Master’s student in Marketing, Business, Luxury Management or a related field, with a six-month internship agreement.
• Fluent in English; French or another language is an advantage.
• Strong interest in makeup, beauty, retail, consumer trends and international markets; a first relevant internship is preferred.
• Analytical, structured and concise, with strong ownership, attention to detail and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, curious and adaptable, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.