Sales Intern

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a full time Sales Intern to join our team. This is a paid 4-month internship opportunity (May 9 – August 26). In this role, you’ll be reporting directly to the co-founder, Connie, as well as working cross-functionally with the marketing team. We are seeking a determined self-starter passionate about sales and building relationships. In this role, you will be sourcing new retailer accounts and subscription box partnerships to drive distribution and sales for Three Ships, as well as supporting existing accounts to grow velocity at current distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Primary focus is to actively develop relationships with new and existing buyer contacts with independent retailers to drive distribution, shelf placement, merchandising, and overall productivity-driving opportunities for Three Ships.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with existing and new beauty, wellness, and prestige retail accounts. Ensure retailers are being properly supported and follow up regularly for re-orders and assistance via email and phone calls. This also includes working cross-functionally with our design team to create assets that support sales, education and brand awareness.
• Secondary focus is sourcing subscription box partners to drive brand awareness and sales. The goal is to find boxes with similar target demographics, such as the vegan community (i.e. Petit Vour) or natural beauty community.
• Identify brand building opportunities in accounts in addition to volume-driving opportunities. Get creative!

REQUIREMENTS 

• Currently enrolled in a college/university program, with focus in Business.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, retail buyers, and in-store management and staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in the health, wellness and beauty industry is an asset.
• Positive attitude with a desire to grow within a collaborative, inspiring teamwork environment. 

YOU ARE A GOOD FIT IF YOU 

• Are an exceptional communicator, both verbally and written.
• Possess strong story-telling, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Love building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Are resourceful with a strong can-do attitude.
• Are results- and KPI-driven.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with quick turn deadlines and are excited to chip in wherever you can. 
• Are hyper organized and pay keen attention to detail.
• Have a passion for skincare, beauty and wellness.
• Enjoy working independently and collaboratively. 

IF YOU WANT TO APPLY 

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] (we encourage you to be creative in your application!). Use the subject line ‘Sales Internship’. Please note due to the volume of applicants, we will only be responding to applicants whose candidacy is being pursued. Application deadline is 6pm EST on Friday, March 18, 2022.

We encourage applications from visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. Three Ships encourages applicants to self-identify.

This role will run from May 9 – August 26, 2022, and is a paid internship. We are based in Toronto, Canada, but are open to remote work.  

WHO WE ARE 

Three Ships is a female-founded natural and vegan skincare company on a mission to make clean beauty accessible for all women. Our products are all-natural, certified cruelty-free and vegan, and forever under $40. Since launching in 2017, our scientifically-proven products are carried in +400 retailers across North America, have thousands of 5-star reviews online, and have appeared in Dragons’ Den, ELLE, People Magazine and Forbes. We are also the recipient of the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Award (2020).

Three Ships is on the cusp of huge growth, having just launched at Target, and with upcoming launches into Whole Foods, Holt Renfrew and Urban Outfitters in the next few months. We are backed by some of the world’s leading angel investors, and have amazing plans for the future!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We truly see our team as our family, and focus on four core values: compassion, hustle, integrity, and curiosity. 

• Hustle – we work hard and smart. We believe that hard work, resourcefulness and dedication will take us far. Less ego, more grit. 
• Integrity – we look for people who are honest and good team players. We don’t believe in shortcuts – we take the right path, even if it’s the harder one. 
• Compassion – we foster good vibes and positivity, and celebrate wins as a team. We don’t believe in pointing fingers or pushing blame. We trust each other and always assume the best intentions. 
• Curiosity – asking questions is one thing, asking questions and having the willingness to discover the answers is another. We embrace, seek out, and share new experiences and ideas.