Retail Growth Intern

Emma – The Sleep Company

Intern supporting the expansion and operational setup of sleep retail stores across Europe. Gaining hands-on experience in project management, marketing, and logistics.

Posted 7/3/2026internshipLisbon • 🇵🇹 PortugalEntry Level💰 €1,250 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on operational coordination and effective communication across diverse teams. Possesses a solid foundation in business, marketing, and operations, with a keen interest in retail and logistics.

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Project ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRetail Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

RetailLogisticsMarketingOperationsStore Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will support the O&O Store Expansion team across various store openings in four markets: Portugal, Spain, Germany, and France.
You will own the post-negotiation operational workstream end-to-end, tracking and coordinating all pre-opening milestones across internal teams and external partners.
You will act as the central point of coordination across Marketing, CX, Operations, and Business Development during the store opening execution phase.
You will monitor and follow up on all post-negotiation actions to keep opening timelines on track.
You will play a meaningful role in Emma’s O&O store growth, including the launch of a brand-new market: France.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, or a related field.
You are equipped with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
You are proficient in project management and capable of multitasking in a dynamic setting.
You are skilled in communication and interpersonal interactions, enabling effective collaboration with external and internal teams across diverse locations.
You are interested in retail, logistics, or marketing within a fast-growing industry. Previous experience in the retail sector is a plus.
Given the scale of the project, we are looking for someone that is available for 6 months or more .

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive Package of 1250€ monthly ( including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits)
Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets)
Private health insurance including dental care
In-house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level
A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals
The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team
Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA
To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events