Sales and Market Development Intern

An opportunity for a young professional to gain experience in Sales, Marketing and Communications fields with WomenCraft, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). The intern will raise awareness about WomenCraft products and the talents of and issues facing rural East African women. S/he will assist with customer communications and assist to build regional markets for the introduction of WomenCraft products. S/he will build the capacity of local staff and artisans in market development. S/he will also provide support in other functional areas of the enterprise, thereby gaining exposure to social enterprise operations. This position will be supervised by the Operations Manager and will work in close collaboration with WomenCraft staff.

Expected Projects and Skills Learned:

Facilitate Communication. Assist with customer communication and sales. Develop internal and external communication tools, including newsletters and email updates.

Build Markets. Maintain a database containing names and contact information of potential customers. Assist to identify potential sales outlets for WomenCraft's handcrafted products. Research and communicate with potential customers; develop relations with current customers and identify new business opportunities. Explore fair trade linkages.

Train local staff. Work closely with our local staff in to develop their capacity in sales and marketing. Train and provide one-to-one coaching.

Share your Skills with Local Staff and Artisans. As part of the WomenCraft team, you will impart your knowledge of relevant life skills subjects with artisan groups through life skills training sessions. You will work with local staff members to develop their capacity and skills.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/demonstrated interest in Marketing and Communications.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and make contributions as a member of a team.
• Previous international travel, especially in the developing world, a plus.
• Interest in promoting fair trade, refugees and/or international development.

How to apply:

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter via email to resources@womencraft.org. Include "Sales and Marketing Development" in the subject line and dates of availability in your cover letter. Please be advised that we are unable to respond to submissions that do not include a cover letter in reference to a current posting.

This internship position is unpaid and interns are expected to cover their travel expenses. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.