Presidential Associate Summer Internship Program

Job Description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and seller of beauty products, boasting a diverse portfolio of prestigious brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, and many more. Their products are sold in over 150 countries and territories worldwide.

Presidential Associate (PA) Internship Program

The Presidential Associate (PA) Internship Program is a part of the CEO Global Presidential Program, designed for undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. This intensive 18-month rotational program, offered as a full-time opportunity, is designed to accelerate career growth through a comprehensive blend of:

• Customized Professional Rotations: Hands-on experience in various departments, offering exposure to diverse business functions.
• Continuous Leadership Development: Tailored training and development programs to hone essential leadership skills.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Guidance and support from experienced professionals within the company.
• Networking Opportunities: Opportunities to connect with colleagues and build professional relationships.
• Strategic Thinking Initiatives: Engagement in projects requiring strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

# Summer Presidential Associate Internship Program

The Estée Lauder Companies offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior years. This program allows participants to work within a critical area of the business under the guidance of a key executive.

# Program Tracks:

The program tracks align with the company’s strategic priorities and may change based on business needs. Each track offers a unique set of opportunities, varying by region.

North America (NYC)

• Marketing: Provides exposure to consumer, product, and digital marketing. Participants will gain insights into global marketing strategies and work on challenging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Sample internships include:
• North America Consumer Engagement, Clinique
• Global Product Marketing, La Mer
• Global Consumer Insights, MAC Cosmetics
• Online: Focuses on e-commerce and digital innovation. Participants will gain experience in various areas within the Online division, including e-commerce, merchandising analytics, and omnichannel initiatives. Sample internships include:
• North America E-commerce, Bobbi Brown
• Omnichannel
• Online Customer Acquisition and Retention
• Human Resources: Offers rotations in strategic areas within Global Human Resources, including work with both function and brand HR Business Partner teams. Participants will work on projects related to talent acquisition, development, and retention. Sample internships include:
• Human Resources Business Partner, La Mer
• Global Talent
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• Global Supply Chain: Focuses on areas like manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and distribution. Participants will gain exposure to strategic sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and planning. Sample internships include:
• Sustainable Sourcing
• Indirect Procurement
• Global Brand Supply Chain, Clinique
• Data Analytics: Focuses on data insights and analytics in consumer growth and marketing strategies. Participants will work on technically challenging roles in Enterprise Marketing & Data, focusing on data science, analytics, and customer relationship management. Sample rotations include:
• Global Business Analytics & Intelligence
• La Mer Brand Growth Intelligence
• Global Digital Marketing & Partnerships
• Creative / Design: Focuses on visual merchandising, store design, package design, and digital asset creation. Participants will work on projects related to in-store merchandising, special events, and design development. Sample internships include:
• Global and North America Store Design, Origins
• Visual Merchandising, Tom Ford Beauty
• Experiential Design, MAC Cosmetics

# Summer Internship Program Benefits:

• Challenging and Engaging Experiences: Contribute to a team while working on meaningful projects.
• Guidance and Sponsorship: Receive mentorship from key executives and build valuable professional relationships.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Attend senior management presentations and participate in training programs.
• Corporate Business Overview: Learn from company leaders like William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer.

# Qualifications:

• Rising Senior: Must be a rising senior at the undergraduate level.
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrated internship or work experience is preferred.
• Strong Achievements: Proven record of academic and extracurricular achievements.
• Interpersonal and Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Global Exposure: International experience or study abroad is a plus.

Work Authorization: The program does not offer sponsorship. Candidates must have unrestricted US work authorization.

Cover Letter Requirements:

• Work Authorization: Clearly state where you have permanent work authorization.
• Functional Area of Interest: Specify your preferred functional area (e.g., Marketing, Human Resources, Online).

hourly Rate: The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00, subject to variation based on geographic location.