Retail Growth Intern

Location

Lisbon

Type

Internship

Area

Other

Level

Junior

Job Description

Posted on:

July 10, 2026

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 35 markets and more than 15 retail stores across Europe. 

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. 

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. 

Ready to awaken your best with us?

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our Launch Managers in the successful opening and operational setup of Emma Owned & Operated stores across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, marketing, and logistics in a fast-paced, international environment.

What you'll do :

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.

Who we are looking for :

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 .

What we offer :

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