Summer Intern, Sales - Specialty

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 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 23 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.

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Job Summary

As the Retail Sales Account Management Intern, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Ulta account team. You’ll help manage the logistics for sample requests, track and send physical samples, and support retail item setup. You'll also collaborate across teams to ensure timely customer requests are met and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in managing retailer relationships, supporting product launches, and understanding the overall retail experience.

Responsibilities:

• Sample Request Management: Process and send out sample requests to retailers and partners from the office, ensuring all shipments are timely and accurate
• Sample Tracking: Track the status of all samples sent to retailers and partners to ensure proper documentation and follow-up
• Retail Item Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and setup of retail items for e.l.f. products at key retailers like Ulta
• Customer Request Fulfillment: Ensure all customer inquiries and requests for information are addressed promptly and professionally
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (marketing, sales, product development) to ensure seamless communication and execution across projects
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain positive relationships with key retail partners and decision-makers, focusing on e.l.f. SKIN and e.l.f. Cosmetics
• Launch Calendar & Event Support: Assist in managing launch calendars, coordinate events at Ulta, and contribute to the planning and execution of retail activities
• Account Management Learning: Gain firsthand experience in account management and support across retail activities, especially with Ulta and other key accounts
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Currently a rising Junior/Senior pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Passion for Beauty: A strong interest in beauty, personal care, and the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, preferably with a focus on beauty products
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for both internal collaboration and external relationship-building
• Planning & Organizational Skills: Strong ability to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and ensure timely follow-through on all activities
• Analytical & Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data, create reports, and deliver presentations
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks, from sample requests to tracking launch events
• Self-Motivated & Proactive: Ability to work independently, troubleshoot challenges, and take initiative on projects without constant supervision
  
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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