Senior Presidential Associate Summer Internship Program 2022
The Senior Presidential Associate (SRPA) Internship Program is part of the CEO Global Presidential Program. The full-time program is an intensive, two-year rotational program specially designed for MA/MS graduates. This program integrates customized professional rotations, continuous leadership development, coaching, mentoring, hands-on practical experience, group networking opportunities, and strategic thinking initiatives to optimize talent and build business acumen and capability. It capitalizes on the participants' creativity, learning agility and innovation to create bespoke, high-touch experiences that will accelerate career growth.
The Estée Lauder Companies offers graduates students the opportunity to participate in the SRPA Summer Internship Program between their first and second years of their MA/MS program. The 10-week Summer Internship Program offers participants a challenging and engaging experience within one critical business function, working under the guidance and sponsorship of a key executive.
The CEO Global Presidential Program Tracks
The program tracks are linked to the strategic focus of the business and are subject to change based on business needs.
Marketing
The Marketing track provides Summer SRPA Interns with exposure in the key areas of consumer, product, and digital marketing. The Marketing Summer SRPA Intern will have the opportunity to interact with senior executives within our powerhouse of brands and functions. Participants will also gain exposure to the global marketing strategy of the organization and how it is implemented throughout the regions and affiliates around the world. They will be given challenging projects and will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional partners i.e., Product Development, Creative, Finance, Demand Planning or Global Brand Supply Chain. The Marketing Summer SRPA Intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of ELC Brand Marketing Calendars and learn to master the art of conducting business and competitive analysis.
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Online
The Online track focuses on the increasingly important role of e/m-commerce and digital innovation in today’s retail landscape. The Online Summer SRPA Intern will be exposed to various functions within our Online division with a focus on e-commerce, merchandising analytics, and omnichannel initiatives while being a part of a fast-growing area of the business.
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Human Resources
The Human Resources track promotes a focus on the strategic priorities within the Centers of Excellence in Global Human Resources. The Human Resources Summer SRPA Intern will be assigned challenging projects and well-rounded experiences that will provide them the opportunity to be strategic business partners, working with all levels of management. The Human Resources Summer SRPA Intern will work on projects related to ELC’s objective of attracting, hiring, retaining, and developing top talent.
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Global Supply Chain
The Global Supply Chain track focuses on areas including manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and distribution. The Global Supply Chain Summer SRPA Intern will gain exposure to strategic sourcing, tactical purchasing, logistics, supplier quality, global planning, production scheduling, all with a sustainability lens.
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Data Analytics
The Data Analytics track focuses on the evolving role of data insights and analytics in our consumer growth and marketing strategies. The Data Analytics Summer SRPA Intern will be offered various technically challenging roles in our Enterprise Marketing & Data division with a focus on data science, data analytics and customer relationship management. These roles will represent a cross section of global and regional perspectives.
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Creative / Design The Creative / Design track focuses on the growing importance of the creative function with regards to visual merchandising, store design, package design, and digital asset creation. The Creative / Design Summer SRPA Intern will be exposed to different areas of the business such as in-store merchandising, in-store collateral, special events, windows, merchandising units, design development and design execution with different brands and functions at The Estée Lauder Companies.
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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.