Presidential Associate – Online – Online Leadership Development

Job Description

CEO Global Presidential Program – Rotational LDP, Online (Undergraduate) | The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Tone:
This is an 18-month, full-time rotational leadership development program with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., based in New York City. The company stands as one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, serving as a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally across approximately 150 countries and territories. This CEO Global Presidential Program track is specifically designed for undergraduate graduates, focusing on the increasingly vital role of e/m-commerce and digital innovation within today’s retail landscape. This role is crucial for developing and retaining Estée Lauder’s next generation of leaders, immersing participants in a bespoke experience to accelerate their professional growth in a key area of the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $72000 yearly
• Team: Part of the CEO Global Presidential Program, reporting to program and rotation managers.
• Mission: To accelerate professional growth and develop future leaders for Estée Lauder’s online and digital innovation efforts.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Complete an intensive 18-month rotational program, consisting of three distinct six-month rotations designed to provide diverse professional experiences.
• Online Commercial Strategy: Gain exposure to and contribute to various functions with a particular focus on online commercial programming across brands.
• Digital Merchandising and Analytics: Engage in activities related to site merchandising and analytics, learning to optimize digital storefronts and interpret online performance data.
• Marketing Execution: Support the execution of online marketing strategies, ensuring cohesive presence and campaigns across both brand.com and key retailer.com platforms.
• Emerging Channel Development: Focus specifically on and support initiatives related to emerging digital sales channels, including Amazon and TikTok Shop, which are identified as fast-growing areas of the business.
• Professional Development: Participate in a comprehensive development framework including continuous development, strength-based coaching, mentoring, group networking opportunities, and strategic thinking initiatives.
• Leadership Exposure: Experience immediate exposure to senior leadership, receiving guidance and mentorship from program and rotation managers, alongside informal and formal feedback.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must currently be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, with a projected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027. Consideration is also given to those with an advanced degree, provided they have up to one year of full-time non-internship work experience. This is an entry-level position focused on developing future leaders in online commerce.
• Experience: Required experience includes relevant online-related internship or prior work experience, demonstrating foundational knowledge in e-commerce or digital innovation.
• Skills: A strong record of achievement is essential, alongside proven interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and leadership capabilities to drive initiatives. Applicants must also possess permanent US work authorization without restriction, not requiring sponsorship now or at any point in the future.
• Bonus: Global exposure or experience through study abroad programs is considered a plus for applicants.