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Commercial Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a business-related graduate experience, be proactive, analytical, and highly numerate with strong IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Fluency in English is essential.
  • You will produce sales reports, analyze stock and trade, liaise with retailers and marketing, assist with budgeting, and support various projects related to sales strategy and performance.

Requirements

  • Ideally, you would have Graduate experience in Business school domain
  • Proactive attitude; can do attitude
  • Self starter
  • Solid interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Analytical skills
  • Highly numerate
  • Self starter
  • Proactive attitude; can do attitude
  • Fluent in English
  • Analytical skills
  • Highly numerate
  • IT skills
  • Microsoft office: Very High level in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Responsibilities

  • Produce the weekly Retail sales reports
  • Update Retailers Monthly Retail reports
  • Stock & Trade analysis and retailer order validation
  • Utilising Microsoft excel to a high proficiency to produce the weekly and monthly Retail sales reports
  • Sales tracking for the division (New launches/Christmas Coffrets…..)
  • Adhoc specific analysis: by segments/by brand/by account to prepare appropriate Sales Strategy
  • Prepare the Strategy & Sales meetings
  • Centralise and monitor communication to accounts (Merchandising / GWP /Correspondence...)
  • Administration regarding account openings, closures and changes of details
  • Liaising with Retailer Contacts on Trade Marketing Plans and stock order fulfilment
  • Liaising with Marketing and the implementation of the Marketing plan & specific Commercial Activities
  • Preparing account specific forms; New Line Forms, Site Nomination Forms and coordinating returns process.
  • Liaising with Retail team regarding store specific performance and staffing
  • Update & Develop the Forecast process
  • Update budget files with spend and track and raise purchase orders
  • Assist in the returns process (Store Audit, budget analysis…)
  • Assist in implementing the Business Unit plan
  • Assist in the Distribution Project
  • Assist in preparing sales meeting presentations
  • Assist the CRM team in the coordination of retailer .com and E-commerce plans
  • The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Commercial Intern?

The main responsibilities include producing weekly retail sales reports, updating monthly retailer reports, conducting stock and trade analysis, sales tracking for new launches, preparing sales strategy meetings, handling customer communication, and assisting with various administrative tasks related to account management.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include a proactive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork capabilities, analytical skills, high numeracy, and proficiency in IT, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Is experience in the beauty industry required for this position?

No specific experience in the beauty industry is required, but graduate experience in a business-related field is ideal.

What software skills are necessary for the Commercial Intern role?

A very high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as strong skills in Word and PowerPoint, are necessary.

Will I have opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, you will have opportunities to develop both soft and hard skills, with potential career paths in Commercial or Sales departments, Marketing, or Business Development.

What is the company’s stance on inclusivity?

The company values inclusivity as a core principle, recognizing that a diverse team strengthens the organization and enhances its ability to serve clients effectively.

How will I contribute to the sales team's goals as a Commercial Intern?

You will assist the Senior Commercial Manager in achieving sales targets through reporting, analysis, and support of various sales and marketing activities.

Are there specific educational requirements for applicants?

Ideally, applicants should have graduate experience in a business school domain.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a collaborative work environment that emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and a proactive approach to challenges.

How does the recruitment process work for this position?

The recruitment process involves submitting an application through the company website, an initial HR interview, followed by in-person interviews with the Hiring Manager and a small task to present back.

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Employees
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