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We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Who are we
PZ Cussons is a global, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, with office locations in the UK, US, Australia, Africa and Asia. Throughout our 135-year history, we have successfully adapted and evolved to the constantly changing consumer, market, and economic environments. Our diverse portfolio of brands can be found across four major categories: Personal Care, Beauty, Food & Nutrition, Home Care and Electricals.
We have a real passion for our employees, our consumers and our brands and we strive on creating moments of pleasure for everybody, every day. You will recognise some of our renowned, market-leading household names such as St. Tropez, Imperial Leather and Sanctuary Spa.
If you want to join a business with really exciting growth plans, work flexibly but with the opportunity to collaborate in our stunning new city location offices…… have every Friday afternoon off! Yes, we work half days on and Friday! Then this is the right opportunity for you!
The role
We have an amazing opportunity for a Commercial Intern to join PZ Cussons Beauty Team. We are looking for an Intern to support the National Account Managers in the management of the PZ Cussons Beauty business across all retailers/brands in the UK
All Brands
- St. Tropez
- Sanctuary Spa
- Charles Worthington
- Fudge Urban
Principle accountabilities
- Prepare and collate daily, weekly and monthly reports (e.g. sales, stock and competitor analysis) to present to the team and share with the wider business.
- Attend national retailer meetings (including Boots, Superdrug, and Sainsbury’s) and support the NAMs with preparing presentations.
- Support the team with the retailer’s critical path (range reviews & promotions) ensuring that all deadlines are met and the wider team are provided with regular updates.
- Research and analyse competitor activity across the beauty industry to educate and inform the wider team. Completing Competitor promotional trackers monthly.
- Carry out store visits on a monthly basis and provide feedback on promotional and new product in store execution. In addition use this time to monitor stock levels and report areas of concern to the wider team
- Build strong internal working relationships through consistent excellent service.
- Managing Sample orders for External
- Support the Commercial Team with general admin as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
- Ideally, the candidate will be studying for a business-related degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
- Succinct, accurate and timely entry of data / creation of reports
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organization, administrative and time management skills
- Agile and flexible to adapt to a fast-paced organization
- Able to work cross functionally and build relationships
Requirements
- The role will require four days a week in person in the Central London Office.
- You may on occasion need to work more (five days) in the office. Or attend out of hours events.
- The successful candidate would be able to commute to Central London or re-locate to the area.
