The Presidential Management Associate Internship Program is part of the CEO Global Presidential Program. The full-time program is an intensive, two-year rotational program specially designed for MBA 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 first-year MBA students the opportunity to participate in the PMA Summer Internship Program between their first and second years of their MBA program. The 10-week Summer Internship Program offers participants challenging and engaging experiences within one critical business functions, 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
• Online
• Human Resources
• Global Supply Chain
• Data Analytics

Marketing

The Marketing track provides Summer PMA Interns with exposure in the key areas of consumer, product, and digital marketing. The Marketing Summer PMA 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 PMA Intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of ELC brand marketing calendars and learn to master the art of conducting business and competitive analysis.

++Sample Internship Assignments:++

• North America Consumer Engagement, Clinique
• Global Product Marketing, La Mer
• Global Consumer Insights, MAC Cosmetics

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 PMA 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.

++Sample Internship Assignments:++

• North America E-commerce, Bobbi Brown
• Omnichannel
• Online Customer Acquisition and Retention

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 PMA 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 PMA Intern will work on projects related to ELC’s objective of attracting, hiring, retaining, and developing top talent.

++Sample Internship Assignments:++

• Human Resources Business Partner, Clinique
• Global Talent
• Enterprise Learning

Global Supply Chain

The Global Supply Chain track focuses on areas including manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and distribution. The Global Supply Chain Summer PMA Intern will gain exposure to strategic sourcing, tactical purchasing, logistics, supplier quality, global planning, production scheduling, all with a sustainability lens.

++Sample Internship Assignments:++

• Sustainable Sourcing
• Indirect Procurement
• Global Brand Supply Chain, Clinique

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 PMA 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.

++Sample Internship Assignments:++

• Global Business Analytics & Intelligence
• Data Science
• User Experience

The summer internship program offers participants:

• Challenging and engaging experiences within critical business functions, working under the guidance and sponsorship of a key executive, while contributing as a functioning member of a team.
• A suite of activities ranging from senior management presentations to professional development programs.
• Corporate business overview with William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, or Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer.
• Program leaders committed to the development of each summer intern—as a member of this program, you will develop the skills and experience needed to accelerate your career

Qualifications:

• First-year MBA student
• Minimum of 5 years work experience with a demonstrated record of achievement
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Robust change management skills, business acumen and executive presence

Work Authorization

• Please note the Presidential Management Program does not offer sponsorship
• We require US work authorization, without restriction, for all PMA candidates

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.