Sales & Marketing Intern

Overview

As part of its mission to foster a sense of global responsibility among the next generation of U.S. leaders and consumers, Mercado Global accepts a limited number of U.S. students as interns at our Brooklyn offices. The internship offers the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of an international non-profit organization while becoming familiar with the growing Fair Trade industry.

About Mercado Global

Mercado Global is a social enterprise with an innovative approach to fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Guatemala. By providing business development support and connecting artisan cooperatives to sales opportunities in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, Mercado Global partner artisans are a source of change in global sourcing practices.

Each Mercado Global collection starts with a journey to the highlands of Guatemala where our designers partner with indigenous women artisans to develop unique pieces that combine Mayan craftsmanship with modern design. From one of the most marginalized populations in the world, our partner artisans are rising to become leaders in their communities and are sending their children to school, often for the first time.

Mercado Global's partners include Levi Strauss, Anthropologie and ABC Carpet & Home, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Elle Decor, and others have showcased the organization's designs. Learn more at www.mercadoglobal.org.

Position Description

Mercado Global is seeking a highly motivated Sales & Marketing intern who is eager to expand their breadth of knowledge within both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This is a unique opportunity for current and recent college graduates to gain skills and knowledge in supporting the day- to-day operations of a sales team, and assist in expanding our quickly growing client base.

The Sales & Marketing Intern works with Mercado Global's Sales Director on a variety of sales projects. He or she helps with development of promotional materials and communication for clients, maintaining our ecommerce site, outreach to specialty retailers, and development of text and collateral to tell the stories behind our products and the stories of the women who craft them.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development of sales tools, including linesheets, e-pitches, product & collection descriptions, and other collateral
• Assist in outreach to specialty stores and boutiques
• Update contact information for target clients and specialty stores
• Assist with organizing trunk shows & sample sales
• Assist at trade shows and other Mercado Global events in the NYC area
• Assist with meetings to Boutiques along the East Coast
• Following up with boutiques in collecting payment/shipping information
• Assist in setting up meetings with Department/Specialty Stores

Key Qualifications

• Experience in sales highly preferred
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong database management skills. Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator is a plus, but not required
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission and products
• College degree in marketing, communications, or public relations required