About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Position Summary
e.l.f. Cosmetics is seeking a Summer Intern, Sales, Specialty Retail to support sales initiatives across e.l.f. & Naturium within specialty retail accounts. In this role, you’ll assist with reporting, analysis, merchandising programs, and general account support while gaining exposure to how retail sales strategy, execution, and partnerships come together in a fast-paced beauty environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports, including insights and commentary
- Support retail sales and consumer/category reporting, including tracking new item launches and planogram performance
- Lead ROI analysis on new programs and distribution opportunities
- Leverage category insights to inform assortment decisions in partnership with space planning
- Manage in-store merchandising programs from concept through completion
- Support item maintenance for retailer item setups
- Monitor and report on competitive brand launches and retail events
- Provide general administrative support, including sending samples and completing listing forms
- Ensure customer requests for information are addressed in a timely manner
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support account needs
- Assist in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers and decision-makers
Requirements:
- Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
- Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st - August 28th
- Available for in-office work at least three days per week
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in CPG (beauty preferred) and supporting major retail accounts
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to deliver results
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Team-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrates initiative and confidence in troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Passion for beauty
Business Rationale:
- This summer, the e.l.f.tern will assist with the overall business across e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, and Naturium within Ulta and other specialty retailers. The role will help maintain calendar planning by tracking weekly sales, sampling initiatives, secondary placements, and other business activities. The intern will also own sample requests across accounts, support account specialists with item setups and various needs, and track competitive activity across mass skincare, mass body care, and mass cosmetics categories.
