Open Innovation (Marketing & Digital) Internship (Jun 2024)

About L'Oréal Singapore

L'Oréal, a global leader in beauty, offers innovative cosmetics through 35+ brands like L'Oréal Paris and Lancôme in 150 countries. Committed to ethics and driven by values like Passion and Innovation, the company is pioneering the blend of beauty and technology. Utilizing digital tech, data, and AI, L'Oréal seeks to personalize the consumer beauty experience worldwide.

Your role

Internship duration:

L'Oréal Internship is a 6-month full-time program (1 July 2024 – 10 Jan 2025).

L'Oréal presents two internship tracks: 

• Marketing
• Digital Marketing.

As a Marketing Intern, you will

• You will support the team working on this Open Innovation competition and together, bring it to life. This will include the management of multiple internal and external stakeholders and communication with corresponding partners and agencies
• Designing the format and agenda of the Competitions in Singapore (one online version, one offline version) 
• Develop ideas to improve and refine this competition 
• Coordinate with country teams that are involved in this competition (India, Dubai) 
• Keep track of project timelines 
• Support your team in preparing for check-in meetings with management 
• Bring the rest of the organization on board this Open Innovation competition 

Training & development

At L'Oréal, interns get a deep dive into the company's diverse business models, connect with professionals, and learn about different brands and the unique company culture. Each intern is matched with a dedicated manager for guidance. The internship offers a customized orientation, allowing interns to gain genuine insights into the operations of a leading global company.

Benefits

As an intern, you may enjoy benefits like:

• Hands-on Experience: Gain practical exposure to real-world projects and challenges.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and build valuable relationships.
• Training and Development: Access to workshops and training sessions to enhance skills.
• Career Insights: Gain insights into the beauty industry and potential career paths.
• Possibility of Full-time Employment: Internships may lead to future job opportunities within L'Oréal Singapore.

Career progression

Interns receive direct mentorship from industry experts, enhancing their experience and skills. Successful interns may progress to the SeedZ Management Trainee Program, promising thorough development in the beauty sector.

Work-life balance

At L'Oréal Singapore, work-life balance is a priority. They offer flexible schedules to accommodate different needs and elevate workspaces to offer a fulfilling experience. Valuing mental health, they introduce the "Personal Ecology" approach for employees to enhance overall well-being proactively.

Culture & vibe

At L’Oréal, there is never a dull day, the beauty lies in the freedom to go beyond with their empowering entrepreneurial culture. You will feel empowered at all stages of your career; to ask why, to ask why not, and to present your bold new ideas. Your colleagues will be there to support you, help you grow, and teach you things you would have never expected to learn.

About you

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• University students currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Singapore. Students from other institutes of higher education (e.g. Polytechnics) are also welcome!
• Passionate about joining the FMCG & beauty industries is a plus
• Excellent project management, organization, and planning skills
• A self-starter and problem-solver attitude, and the ability to work independently and with ambiguity 
• A passion for simplification: an ability to articulate complex problems to non-experts and multiple stakeholders
• An eye for detail 
• A genuine interest in their industry 
• An ability to build and leverage strong relationships and work collaboratively with all levels of stakeholders across cultures, functions, and geographies
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage multiple stakeholders 

How to apply

Your Path to Joining the Team: Selection Process and Key Dates

Selection process overview:

• Hit apply and fill in the requested information. Be sure to upload your CV and portfolio (if any)!
• You may hear from one of L'Oréal's recruiters over the phone to chat more about this opportunity.
• If your profile is shortlisted, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre and/or interviews with HR and Hiring Manager(s).

Application timeline:

• Application Deadline: 31st May
• Selection process: June
• Offer: Latest mid-June
• Onboarding: 1 July

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• loreal.com
• careers.loreal.com
• youtube.com