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.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with excellent communication skills and a strong desire to gain hands-on experience in sales and marketing. 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 SUPPORT SPECIALIST:
As a Sales Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the sales team with various tasks and projects, including but not limited to:
- Monitoring E-commerce Customer Service email and providing timely responses to customer inquiries.
- Uploading new products to our online platforms, including writing product descriptions, arranging products, and building out collections.
- Utilizing our sales platforms to manage product listings and inventory.
- Assisting with our wholesale platform management by monitoring and responding to messages from potential and existing customers, downloading orders, and maintaining the website.
- Providing support for email marketing campaigns, including content creation and scheduling.
- Conducting prospecting activities to identify potential leads and customers.
- Assisting with reporting tasks, including data analysis and generating sales reports.
- Coordinating the distribution of representative samples to clients and prospects.
- Following up on declined credit card transactions and resolving any issues.
- Monitoring and responding to messages on our social media channels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 social media platforms, wholesale platforms, and E-commerce platforms is a plus.
- Ability to work 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 sales and eager to learn, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are a great candidate for this internship to Madelyn Batts at madelyn@elsacreative.com. Be sure to include "Sales Intern Application" in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.