SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIP
We are a young high-end accessory company based in Midtown Manhattan. Design, Sampling, Sales, Press and Production are handled wit
hin our corporate offices, and interns will accordingly gain exposure to many aspects of the luxury accessories business.
We are seeking highly organized, detail-oriented and numbers-oriented candidates with a strong desire to learn for our Sales/Marketing department, which encompasses wholesale, retail (web store), marketing and press functions. Full and part-time internships are available for Summer 2009, from the end of May/June through August.
One should have a passion for accessories and the fashion industry, but more importantly a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Wholesale is the business side of fashion, where branding, market analysis and customer relationships are developed and supported on a quarterly calendar, centered around sales market four times per year in New York City and Paris, France.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)
• Assist with Cruise ‘10 footwear and accessory sales market scheduling and preparation, including linesheet creation, sample inventory/photography, showroom merchandising and presentation
• Support sales in the post-market responsibilities of order review/correction and order entry
• Help to maintain ongoing wholesale distribution analysis, including research of potential new accounts
• Assist in the management of press requests and press organization
• Participate in store visits with wholesale team to New York City locations such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Intermix and Bloomingdales for product knowledge seminars and maintenance of merchandising standards
• General sales assistance such as selling organization and analysis (from major and boutique accounts), RA/RTV and reorder processing and maintenance of web store orders and appearance
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop a plus
• Previous internship experience in relevant field
• Excellent follow-through and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The desire/intent to pursue a career in the fashion industry
This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to and hands-on experience in all facets of a luxury accessories brand from design to sales. This is an UNPAID internship, though college credit is available where accepted by a candidate’s curriculum. Be & D is happy to tailor this experience to meet the needs of one’s individual program requirements, so please do not hesitate to inquire or to provide our contact information to your school’s guidance office or career center. Students finishing their Sophomore or Junior years are preferred.
TO APPLY
Please email cover letter and resume (.doc and .pdf formats only) to pam@beandd.com, specifying your availability during the months of May – August 2009. Sorry, no phone calls.
Posted By: Antonia Huang
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