Commercial Intern

BOOTS CONSUMER BEAUTY SALES ASSISTANT

13 MONTHS INTERNSHIP - PLACEMENT ROLE

July 2026

We’re Coty, a global leader in beauty. We’re #1 in the world for Fragrance and #3 in the world in Colour Cosmetics with a portfolio of brands that have been known and loved for generations.

Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. We have some of the most well-known brands in the categories of Fragrances, Colour Cosmetics and Skin & Body Care including Rimmel, Max Factor, Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Sally Hansen, philosophy, Adidas, COVERGIRL and the list goes on and on!

Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Coty is offering a 13-month internship to join the Sales department in Coty UK&I, supporting our Boots team as a Sales Assistant. Working across this major High-Street retailer this role will offer high levels of exposure both internally at Coty and externally with the customer and will be a fast-paced challenge for an individual to come in to.

This is an ideal position for someone keen to gain experience to support business/marketing related studies and to help scope out building a career in beauty retail, working across some of the biggest brands in Mass Cosmetics of Rimmel, Max Factor and Sally Hansen.

• Monitoring and reporting of performance vs agreed KPIs between Coty and customer and how our brands are performing vs competitor set

• Maintaining monthly tracking record of sell out performance in key markets, driving share and reapply mindset

• Provide presentations, insight and tracking which enables the team to get more competitor understanding on what is happening and identify opportunities for Coty

• Coordinating the implementation of account promotional plans and ensuring all relevant administration and support is complete.

• Support implementation of strategic opportunities through cross functional internal and external stakeholder management.

• Support team with range review administrative tasks and analysis when required

• Review store implementation information on a regular basis and make suggestions to improve our look and feel, sales and/or customer experience.

• Complete regular audits of e-content on retailer web sites and work with local e-Commerce teams to update content where relevant.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• A passion for the beauty industry, keenly following the latest trends.

• Strong analytical skills with sound knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Sense of initiative, creativity and problem solving

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively to deadline and under pressure

• Strong team player with ability to effectively listen, contribute and influence

• Eligible to work in the UK

WHAT WE BRING:

Salary that matches your knowledge and experience

A comptetitive benefit package

Marketing & Sales

We drive growth, brand equity and customer loyalty with innovative products, digital campaigns, events, partnerships and in-store executions. Our work includes both the physical and digital world across all categories. We aim to be gamechangers in the beauty industry, winning the hearts and minds of consumers around the world.