Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Classification: Part-Time Hourly, Non-Exempt (< 30 Hours/week)
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Reports to: Sr. Wholesale Sales Manager

 

ABOUT US:

Elsa Creative is a young, energetic, female-run company with two distinct brands: Elsa Leigh, and The Darling Effect. We seek to offer a fresh perspective to the products we use and wear every day.

At Elsa Leigh we design and create beautiful, meaningful jewelry that reminds women of the qualities that make them unique. We want women to feel loved for who they are. 

With The Darling Effect, we take the season’s trendiest gift and lifestyle products and give them a ‘darling effect’, enhancing their look and feel.

We are proud to be an Affinity Licensed Sorority Vendor, offering exclusive sorority-inspired products through our That’s So Sorority Collection.

 

 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sorority Sales Intern to join our team. who is passionate about sorority life and excited to grow their sales and marketing skills. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, a strong communicator, and ready to immerse themselves in a fast-paced, creative environment. This position offers valuable insight into the world of sales and provides an opportunity to work closely with our experienced sales team.  Our environment is fueled by creativity and innovation; our people are flexible, adaptable, and always ready to take on new challenges.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A SALES INTERN:

As a Sales Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the sales team with various tasks and projects. The below list provides a non-exhaustive list of the types of activities that can be expected during the course of the internship:

As a Sorority Sales Intern, you’ll be an integral part of our sales team, helping expand the reach of our That’s So Sorority Collection to retailers nationwide. You will be responsible for assisting the sales team with various tasks and projects, including but not limited to:

• Prospecting potential sorority retail partners and generating new leads.
• Managing accounts and building lasting relationships with customers.
• Assisting with our wholesale platform by responding to customer inquiries and maintaining listings.
• Supporting email marketing campaigns with content creation and scheduling.
• Conducting outreach to introduce our licensed sorority products to prospective retailers.
• Tracking and analyzing sales data to help identify growth opportunities.
• Helping coordinate samples and materials for retail buyers.
• Representing our sorority-focused products with authenticity and pride.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess experience with and a strong understanding of sorority life and culture.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field of study. (Required)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite; familiarity with wholesale and ecommerce platforms a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment over a full shift.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  

If you are passionate about sorority life and excited to gain hands-on experience in sales, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this internship to Madelyn Batts at madelyn@thedarlingeffect.com. Be sure to include "Sorority Sales Intern Application" in the subject line.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest and will contact those selected for an interview.