Luxury Beauty Marketing Placement — 1 Year (London)

AESOP - Marketing Industrial Placement 2026

Based: London Bridge

Duration: 1 Year

Start Date: Monday, 29th June 2026

Application Deadline: Rolling

Annual Salary: £25,210 per annum

A Day in the Life

Based in our London office, you will join Aesop's DMI (Global Marketing) team, supporting International Project Managers across our core categories, such as Body Care, Hair Care, and Fragrance. This is a unique opportunity for a penultimate‑year student to gain hands‑on experience in developing and executing global marketing strategies for new products and core pillars. You will be at the heart of the product and campaign development cycle. From conducting market research to assisting with campaign photoshoots and analysing post‑launch performance, you will be a key contributor to bringing Aesop's innovations to our global markets.

Day‑to‑day, you will be:

• Conducting insightful analysis of sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Supporting campaign development by assisting with creative briefs, presentation development, and the coordination of mock‑ups with external agencies.
• Collaborating with teams (including Product Innovation, Creative, Copy, and Production) to ensure all marketing assets are ready for a seamless go‑to‑market execution.
• Assisting in project management, helping to maintain marketing calendars, track project timelines, and prepare for key internal meetings.

Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and curious student who is keen to learn about the luxury beauty industry. You are a great match if you are both creative and analytical, with a collaborative spirit and the ability to take ownership of your projects.

• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in analysing sales data and market research to produce clear, actionable insights. Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
• Project Coordination: Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respect deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative Acumen: An interest in the creative process, from olfactive storytelling to visual campaign development, and the ability to contribute fresh ideas.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear briefs and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Autonomy & Initiative: A solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and proactively seek out answers and opportunities.

Eligibility: In your second year of a university course that requires a one‑year industrial placement.

Benefits

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential.
• Real responsibility from day 1, with no sitting on the sidelines.
• An inclusive environment where diversity of background, identity, and ability is celebrated.
• A chance to contribute to causes that make a concrete difference for society and the environment.

We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio‑economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.