Marketing & Sales Intern

Summary

Liberated People is an eco-friendly apparel line founded by actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, focusing on empowering individuals through a message of unity and global purpose. They are seeking a Marketing & Sales Intern to assist with various marketing strategies, research, and administrative tasks while working closely with the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Perform and present research methods, findings, and conclusions
• Create and implement marketing strategies to current target market and potential clients
• Coordinate, attend, and participate in meetings, events, presentations, and brainstorming sessions as directed
• Develop and track initiative effectiveness
• Assist with the development and managing of databases
• Support the company’s efforts by performing research activities to increase market penetration
• Assist in coordinating various marketing methods including direct mail, print ads, networking, internet, social media, and develop new methods of marketing
• Help in coordinating event logistics of special events and campaigns
• Manage spreadsheets, and printed event materials
• Assist with general administrative duties if necessary
• Be responsible for planning, measuring and managing social media efforts on a weekly basis
• Build engagement with Liberated People target market by identifying and cultivating prospective clients/followers via social media, blog, website, and e-mail
• Develop press kits and/or press releases
• Assist with general administrative duties if necessary

Skills

• Creative
• Working knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of word processing systems
• Knowledge of database management software
• Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution skills
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Collaborative
• Self-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Passionate
• Hard working
• Solid and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or Mac
• Strong creative skills with a solid eye for detail
• Analytical
• Articulate
• Result-oriented
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Able to meet with team weekly/bi-weekly
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• 3 years of management experience
• Adobe design experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Creative
• Working knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of word processing systems
• Knowledge of database management software
• Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution skills
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Collaborative
• Self-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Passionate
• Hard working
• Solid and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or Mac
• Strong creative skills with a solid eye for detail
• Analytical
• Articulate
• Result-oriented
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Able to meet with team weekly/bi-weekly
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• 3 years of management experience

Nice to Haves

• Adobe design experience preferred

Benefits

• College credit for college students
• Stipend contingent upon successful completion for non-credit students
• Flexible scheduling
• Work remotely, on site, and participate in calls with the Managing Director and team