AESOP - Marketing Industrial Placement 2026
Based: London Bridge
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
Application Deadline: Rolling
Annual Salary: £25,210 per annum
Hello, we’re L’Oréal, We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.
A Day in the Life
Based in our London office, you will join Aesop’s DMI (Global Marketing) team, supporting International Project Managers across our core categories, such as Body Care, Hair Care, and Fragrance. This is a unique opportunity for a penultimate-year student to gain hands-on experience in developing and executing global marketing strategies for new products and core pillars.
You will be at the heart of the product and campaign development cycle. From conducting market research to assisting with campaign photoshoots and analysing post-launch performance, you will be a key contributor to bringing Aesop’s innovations to our global markets.
Day-to-day, you will be:
- Conducting insightful analysis of sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Supporting campaign development by assisting with creative briefs, presentation development, and the coordination of mock-ups with external agencies.
- Collaborating with 360° teams (including Product Innovation, Creative, Copy, and Production) to ensure all marketing assets are ready for a seamless go-to-market execution.
- Assisting in project management, helping to maintain marketing calendars, track project timelines, and prepare for key internal meetings.
We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and curious student who is keen to learn about the luxury beauty industry. You are a great match if you are both creative and analytical, with a collaborative spirit and the ability to take ownership of your projects.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in analysing sales data and market research to produce clear, actionable insights. Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
- Project Coordination: Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respect deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative Acumen: An interest in the creative process, from olfactive storytelling to visual campaign development, and the ability to contribute fresh ideas.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear briefs and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Autonomy & Initiative: A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and proactively seek out answers and opportunities.
You are:
- In your second year of a university course that requires a one-year industrial placement.
What’s In It For You
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
- Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
Who We Are
Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
With the acquisition of the Australian brand Aēsop in 2023, the Group continues to expand its portfolio through targeted acquisitions as part of its drive to create the future of beauty.
We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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