Amazon Intern

Amazon Internship - Job Description:

Company Background:

cosnova has been the success story of the decade in the European cosmetics industry. Founded in Germany in 2001, the company has experienced very rapid growth. Our #1 cosmetics brand essence is now sold in more than 75 countries and is the leading cosmetics brand in many countries, including our home market Germany. Catrice is our fastest growing brand, gaining share across Europe.  We have gained a passionate consumer following by offering high quality, on-trend products at exceptional prices. In 2010, we launched essence in the US. 

essence is currently distributed in ULTA, CVS, Meijer, & Target. In Canada, we launched essence in 2012 in Shoppers Drug Mart. We do not have retail distribution for Catrice (online only). In addition, we launched our B2C ecommerce business for essence in 2016 and launched the Catrice B2C business in 2017. Both brands are sold on Amazon and both have seen tremendous growth over the past several years with significant opportunity to continue to expand. We are seeking a talented individual to support our Amazon team based in New York City.

Title: Amazon Intern

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Amazon Marketing Associate (Catrice) & Amazon Account Coordinator (essence)

Role: 

Based in New York City with remote opportunities, the Amazon intern will help manage and grow the essence and Catrice Amazon businesses.

We are a fast-moving organization that values openness and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are seeking an individual with knowledge of e-commerce, the category and a track record of success. The person who will be successful in this role is a highly motivated, experienced individual who will develop strategies, execute plans flawlessly, but also not be afraid to test, learn and pivot as plans change. We are looking for someone that can work independently but remain collaborative and a part of the team to drive the greater business goals. 

Profile:

Education:        Bachelor’s degree track, some marketing and/or business courses ideal

Experience:      Previous internships in marketing/ecommerce ideal but not required 

Industry:           Fast moving consumer goods, preferably in beauty, ideally in cosmetics but not required

Knowledge & Skills:    

• Qualifications:
  • Must work in NYC office 2 days a week; more days encouraged as able
  • Bachelor’s degree track required
  • Experience with Amazon a plus
  • Experience working with internal cross-functional teams 
  • Strong experience with social media platforms & understanding on how to translate sales to Amazon for our target consumer
  • Strong capabilities in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Branding and creative skills with a passion for beauty/fashion, cosmetics experience a plus 
• Desired Characteristics
  • Balance of creative and analytical mind
  • Detail-oriented and ability to execute flawlessly
  • Team-oriented: “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”
  • Curiosity: a desire to constantly learn
  • Continuous improvement: a desire to continuously get better
  • Accountable: a person who takes ownership for results and how those results are achieved
  • Flexible and adaptable: willing to try new things 

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support Amazon team in daily tasks such as product listing issues, inventory analysis, seller support case management, customer service etc.
• Own product listing uploads for seasonal updates
• Help develop & implement new product listing types/bundles or promotions to drive sales
• Work with brand teams to develop creative to support promotional plans
• Coordinate promotions with social media team to ensure features on IG
• Manage Amazon Posts program 
• Contribute to each brand’s annual reporting/analyses
• Manage customer service inquiries specific to Amazon
• Manage seller feedback score

For more information on brands, please visit www.essencemakeup.com or www.catricecosmetics.com.