Category Management Internship
6-month internship - Paid (1000/month) - full time - August 2025
Ready to kickstart your career? Join L'Oréal!
At L'Oréal, we're about much more than just our products. We believe a company is defined by its culture and the growth it fosters within its teams, not just what it puts on the shelves.
In short we are:
- #1 FMCG worldwide in beauty.
- Committed to ethics, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
- Only company to have achieved the CPD Sustainable 'triple A' status for 8 years running.
- Recognized as the most ethical company in the world for the 15th consecutive year.
- Placing innovation, diversity, and people at the heart of everything we do.
- Carrying a portfolio of over 35 Global Brands such as Armani, L’Oréal Men Expert, Garnier, CeraVe, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.
The aim of our internships is to:
- Entrust you with responsibility.
- Empower you to achieve your goals.
- Help you unlock your full potential.
And did you know: internships are our number 1 source of recruitments for permanent roles!
Accelerate your career and join the L'Oréal adventure!
What are we looking for:
- Available for 6 months full time.
- Interest in learning, being hands-on & proactive.
- Being fluent in English and Dutch or French.
As a Category Management intern, here's a taste of what you could be doing - but there's even more to explore!
- Market & Data Analysis:
- Monthly Performance Update Creation & Interpretation: Support the creation of the monthly performance update by compiling relevant data, interpreting key trends and metrics, and drawing actionable conclusions. This will inform strategic decision-making and track progress against targets.
- Data-Driven Insights & Recommendations: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and internal sales data to identify growth opportunities. This involves proficiency in using reporting tools, understanding key performance indicators (KPIs), and translating data into concrete recommendations for the business.
- Ad-hoc Analyses & Deep Dives: Conduct specialized analyses and deep dives on specific client requests or emerging market trends, providing in-depth insights and recommendations as needed. This could include competitor benchmarking, pricing analysis, or promotional effectiveness studies.
- Category & Brand Development:
- Differentiated Shelf Proposals: Develop customized shelf proposals for each retailer or brand, taking into account shopper insights and preferences. This involves understanding the target audience, analyzing competitor offerings, and strategically positioning products to maximize visibility and sales.
- Assortment Optimization: Participate in the product assortment selection and optimization process for the haircare category. This includes analyzing consumer needs, evaluating market trends, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure the optimal product mix is available to meet customer demand.
- Haircare File Management: Maintain up-to-date records of key haircare information, including assortment trackers, product introduction files, and other relevant documentation. This ensures readily accessible and accurate information for decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Haircare 360 Project Support: Provide support to other members of the Business Development team on the Haircare 360 project. This could involve tasks such as promotional analysis in collaboration with Revenue Growth Management (RGM), contributing to a holistic understanding of the haircare business.
What you can expect as an intern:
- Intern Development Program including evaluation moments, access to e-learnings and mentorship from your manager to foster your early career.
- Pay of 1000 Euros per month.
- 6 paid holiday days.
- Fully reimbursed travel expenses.
- One day a week of work from home.
- Discount on our products at our L’Oréal Groupe Employee Store.
- And a laptop.
What to expect in terms of application process
When you apply for a marketing role at L'Oréal, think of it as the first step.
- We'll review your application and if there's a potential fit, we’ll invite you to a first HR interview to learn more about you. You’ll be asked to complete an analytical assessment as well.
- Based on your aspirations and our needs, we'll determine which of our four divisions – Consumer Products (CPD), L’Oréal Luxe, Professional Products (PPD), and Active Cosmetics (LDB) – would be the best fit. Each division focuses on different brands and customers, offering diverse opportunities for your career journey.
- Once we've identified a potential match, we'll share your profile with the hiring manager.
- If the hiring manager is interested in your profile, we'll set up an interview for you to meet.
- And if everyone agrees you're the perfect fit, we'll make an offer!
Want to know more first?
Visit our career website, our other internship opportunities, or ask the Study Association of your University when you can meet us on a Campus event!