
Commercial Strategy Graduate
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 2 days
Key Skills
Job Description
THE ROLE
ANALYZE, CHALLENGE, ACCELERATE!
As our Commercial Strategy Graduate, you will join Coty's Global Consumer Beauty Commercial Strategy team based in Amsterdam.Working across pricing, portfolio and revenue growth management topics, you will help the organization understand how brands, categories and markets are performing, while identifying opportunities to improve commercial execution and drive sustainable growth.You will gain exposure to senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Marketing and Global Brand teams while contributing to strategic projects impacting multiple regions and markets.You will be part of the Global Commercial Strategy organization and support:
GENERATE STRATEGIC BUSINESS INSIGHTS
• Become a trusted source of insight on brand, category and market performance across the Consumer Beauty portfolio.
• Analyze commercial performance to help identify opportunities, risks and growth drivers.
• Transform complex data into clear business recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support the development of presentations, reporting and executive-ready analyses.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to help shape strategic decisions.
SUPPORT PRICING & PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
• Contribute to pricing and portfolio analysis across global brands and markets.
• Track pricing dynamics and market developments that may impact business performance.
• Help identify opportunities to optimize pricing architecture and portfolio effectiveness.
• Analyze consumer, retailer and market trends to support commercial decision-making.
• Develop expertise in commercial strategy and pricing tools used across the organization.
DRIVE COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS MARKETS
• Support projects focused on accelerating sales growth and improving commercial performance.
• Partner with regional and local teams to understand market challenges and opportunities.
• Contribute to governance processes, business reviews and performance tracking.
• Help evaluate commercial opportunities across different channels, customers and geographies.
• Support strategic initiatives that strengthen Coty's position in a highly competitive beauty landscape.
COLLABORATE WITH GLOBAL STAKEHOLDERS
• Work closely with Commercial, Finance, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management and Brand teams.
• Gain exposure to international stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting key business priorities.
• Build strong relationships within a diverse and collaborative global organization.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and innovation.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As an analytical and commercially curious graduate, you enjoy understanding how businesses grow and what drives consumer demand across different markets.You are naturally curious, comfortable working with data and motivated by turning insights into business recommendations.You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy tackling complex challenges through structured problem-solving.
• Recent graduate or final-year student in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Ability to transform data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and challenge the status quo.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in an international and fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English required.
• Passion for consumer goods, retail and the beauty industry is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a unique opportunity to launch your career within a global Commercial Strategy team at one of the world's leading beauty companies.
Over a 12-month graduate experience, you will gain hands-on exposure to strategic pricing, portfolio management and commercial excellence initiatives across international markets.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to high-impact projects and develop the analytical and commercial capabilities needed to build a successful career in FMCG, beauty and consumer goods.
You'll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.Coty's global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you're the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.
Core Responsibilities
The Commercial Strategy Graduate will analyze brand and market performance to identify growth opportunities and support strategic pricing and portfolio initiatives. They will collaborate with global stakeholders across finance, marketing, and commercial teams to drive commercial excellence and business insights.
Requirements
Candidates must be a recent graduate or final-year student in a business-related field with strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset are required to thrive in this international, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility
- Professional development
- International exposure
About Coty
Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Since 1904, Coty has fearlessly pioneered innovation across the beauty industry. We have a reputation for breaking new ground; a history of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ that has laid the foundation for the industry as we know it today. For over a century, our brands have been empowering people to express themselves and create their own vision of beauty. It’s a legacy we’re proud to own and grow. We work hand-in-hand with our people, our partners and our customers. Together, we unleash every vision of beauty. We stand for the beauty of diversity and the diversity of beauty - celebrating and inspiring all the expressions of beauty that exist and that will exist. We honor you, and we honor our planet. We create Beauty That Lasts. A beauty that is both good to people and the world. Our mission is to create a forward thinking beauty; Products that provide new, innovative and simply better science based solutions. Let’s keep making over the beauty world TOGETHER.