Retail Growth Intern

Emma – The Sleep Company Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Hybrid Lisbon Internship Junior Growth Marketing

Entry-level Growth Marketing role at Emma – The Sleep Company. Lisbon · internship.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Support store openings across Portugal, Spain, Germany, and France
Coordinate pre-opening tasks and milestones after lease negotiations
Connect Marketing, CX, Operations, and Business Development during launches
Track follow-up actions so store-opening schedules stay on course
Help expand Emma’s owned and operated retail network, including its France launch

What you bring

You’re studying toward or have recently finished a Business, Marketing, Operations, or related degree
You bring strong organization, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage several tasks in a fast-moving setting
You communicate well and can work with internal and external teams across different locations
Interest in retail, logistics, or marketing, with retail experience as an advantage

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you’re organized, detail-focused, comfortable coordinating across teams, and interested in retail, logistics, or marketing. The internship is based in Lisbon with a hybrid setup and supports store launches in Portugal, Spain, Germany, and France. You must be available for at least six months.

From the employer

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 20 markets and more than 35 Emma 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

Become an Emmie

We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.  