Intern, Sales Analyst

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 24 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.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sales Intern to support business growth through retail sales reporting, category analysis, and in-store merchandising management. This is an ideal role for a self-starter who is eager to grow in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space—preferably beauty—and wants to make a tangible impact by supporting key accounts and driving actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, highly organized, collaborative, and motivated to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports with relevant insights and commentary.

- Conduct retail sales and category performance analysis, including tracking new item performance and planogram execution.

- Lead ROI analysis of new programs and distribution opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

- Utilize category insights to help shape assortment decisions in partnership with the space planning team.

- Manage in-store merchandising programs from concept through execution and post-launch evaluation.

- Maintain product data and handle retailer item setups with accuracy and timeliness.

- Track and report on competitive launches, category news, and retail events.

- Provide general administrative support, including sending samples and completing retailer forms.

- Ensure all customer information requests are handled promptly and professionally.

- Collaborate across departments to support project success and account needs.

- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

- Demonstrated passion for CPG, ideally in the beauty industry, with an eagerness to support major retail accounts.

- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to deliver measurable results.

- A quick learner with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot independently.

- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and PowerPoint.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey insights.

- Proven relationship-building skills and a team-oriented, responsive mindset.

- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to transform data into actionable recommendations.

- Flexible and collaborative, with a passion to succeed and a positive, can-do attitude.

- A genuine passion for the beauty industry and consumer trends.