Position Title:  Intern Retail Technology

Date:  Aug 14, 2025
Requisition ID:  14886
Work Location: 

Lausanne, VD, CH, 1007

Be a part of a revolutionary change

Times are changing at PMI. We’ve chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

This transformation will revolutionise every area of our business. The products we sell. Where we sell them. How they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society.

It’s the perfect setting place to start your career. As you take your first steps, you’ll have the backing of a multinational business combined with the freedom of a start-up. You’ll bring a positive mindset and fresh perspective to projects that can make a huge difference to so many.

About the Team

You will be joining the Brand Retail & F2F Channels Digital Team, responsible for the digital products and technologies that power our three face-to-face (F2F) channels: Brand Retail, F2F Coaches, and SFP Partners (Indirect Retail). Our mission is to drive digital transformation across these channels by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data, and innovation to enhance consumer engagement and operational excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a curious, tech-savvy, and data-driven intern who is passionate about innovation and retail transformation. You should be eager to explore how AI and emerging technologies can shape the future of retail.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Management, Information Systems, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Skills & Competencies

  1. Innovative Thinking – Ability to ideate and explore AI-driven solutions for retail challenges.
  2. Agile Mindset – Comfortable with iterative testing, prototyping, and adapting quickly to feedback.
  3. Data Analysis & Modeling – Strong skills in Excel and statistical tools to derive insights from data.
  4. Data Visualization – Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools to communicate findings effectively.
  5. ROI & Value Quantification – Ability to assess and calculate the impact of innovations on business KPIs.
  6. Project Management – Understanding of project lifecycles, timelines, and stakeholder coordination.
  7. Technical Curiosity – Interest in retail technologies such as IoT, computer vision, and automation.
  8. Communication Skills – Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal.
  9. Self-Starter – Proactive, independent, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  10. Customer-Centric Mindset – Focused on improving the end-user experience through technology.

Key Activities

  • Support the team in identifying and testing innovative retail technologies with an AI-first approach.
  • Collaborate on agile pilot projects, helping to design, test, and iterate new tools and solutions.
  • Quantify the value generation of innovations through ROI modeling and performance tracking.
  • Assist in visualizing deployment progress and ecosystem impact through dashboards and reports.
  • Maintain and enhance data accuracy by managing databases and aligning with central functions.
  • Propose improvements in data structure, visualization, and sourcing to enhance decision-making.
  • Learn and document the deployment process of IQOS boutiques and other retail formats.

Roles & Objectives

Your objective will be to collaborate with PMI central teams and affiliates worldwide to:

  • Develop data-driven insights and reports.
  • Evaluate the evolution of our retail ecosystem.
  • Enhance project management efficiency through technology.
  • Drive innovation that delivers measurable business value.

 

What we offer  

 

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can: 

 

  • Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. 
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  
  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business –our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. 
  • Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future. 

 

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PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.