📍 Based in Holywood with travel to Lithuania | 🕒 18-month placement
Salary: Approx £25,000-£28,000 per annum.
Are you a driven graduate with a passion for beauty, skincare, and international business? Lusso Tan is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Graduate Market Researcher. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global market expansion with a leading luxury self-tanning brand.
About Lusso Tan
Lusso Tan is a premium self-tanning brand that combines skincare and tanning in one. Our range of vegan, cruelty-free products—tanning mousses, sprays, lotions, primers, and accessories, are designed to give customers a healthy, natural-looking glow. We’re proud to be a Northern Ireland success story with growing international aspirations.
The Role
As part of our export growth strategy, this graduate role will focus on researching the Lithuanian beauty market. You’ll work closely with our team in Holywood and our early-stage distributor partner in Lithuania to explore opportunities for brand growth, retailer partnerships, and consumer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct in-depth market research into self-tanning trends, consumer behaviour, and retail landscapes in Lithuania.
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Analyse the competitive landscape and identify key market opportunities.
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Support the development of a brand awareness and retail expansion strategy.
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Build relationships with local beauty retailers, pharmacies, and influencers.
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Collaborate with our marketing and sales teams on in-market activities and campaign planning.
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Produce a final market entry report with tailored recommendations for long-term growth.
What You’ll Gain
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First-hand experience in export strategy and international market development.
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Mentorship from a Lusso Tan co-founder and direct support from our Head of Marketing and Sales.
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Full onboarding and training at our Holywood HQ.
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Opportunities for travel, networking, and career growth within the beauty industry.
Ideal Candidate
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A recent graduate in business, marketing, international trade, or a related field.
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Strong research, communication, and organisational skills.
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Passion for beauty, skincare, and global trends.
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Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative.
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Interest in international business and willingness to travel.
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Lithuanian language skills are a bonus but not essential.
Ready to glow with us?
Apply now and play a key role in helping Lusso Tan shine on the international stage. Email CV & cover letter to lisa@lussotan.com.
This role is part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate to Export Programme.
The successful candidate will also be enrolled on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing, delivered by Ulster University and The Institute of Export & International Trade. This academic qualification runs alongside the 18-month placement and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on export experience while developing world-class skills in international business — at no cost to the graduate.