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Wholesale Internship Overview:

Who We Are: Lizzie Fortunato is a New York City-based accessories brand founded in 2008 by twin sisters Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato. The Lizzie Fortunato team, based in Soho, NYC, is composed of 20 creative, passionate individuals who have grown the business to a leading jewelry and accessories brand sold domestically and internationally.
Lizzie sources materials and inspiration from around the globe to create collections that are informed by travel and art. Lizzie’s fondness for found materials and her adherence to an “intentional” and hands-on production process make each design truly unique.
Lizzie is a member of the CFDA; her designs have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, and The New York Times and have been worn by Anne Hathaway, Solange Knowles, Julianne Moore, and Drew Barrymore, among others. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, the line is sold at Moda Operandi, Liberty London, Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter, and other high-end retailers.
Who You Are: You are an eager and enthusiastic go-getter. You are excited to learn about the ins and outs of jewelry sales, press management, and small business operations, and are willing to assume any task, no matter how small or large. You are a fast learner, you are detail-oriented, and you are optimistic and excited to make the most of your time at Lizzie Fortunato.
What You Will Do:
Wholesale:
● Assist in sample coordination – fill wholesale and press requests and traffic samples with strong attention to detail
    o Includes entering press loans into company’s database and communicating with press and retail outlets to call back samples or request press credits on regular basis
● Assist the sales team during market with appointment scheduling, note taking and showroom management
● Fill-in copy sheets with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy around product and collection information
   o Provide assets (imagery, copy, etc.) to wholesale accounts
● Create wholesale recaps on existing and prospective wholesale accounts
● Assist sales team in coordinating shipping seasonal, immediate orders and reorders with operations team
● Pull weekly sales reports to analyze sales trends and create weekly bestseller reports
● Update weekly ATS reports for Wholesale team to review
● Create and send seasonal product knowledge packets to accounts
● Ad-hoc requests: assist the team with various requests and analysis as they relate to ongoing projects or initiatives
Qualifications:
● Passionate about Lizzie Fortunato brand and small / start-up setting
● Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
● Ability to multitask on several projects
● Excellent time management skills
● Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
● Self-motivated and highly organized
Details:
● 2-3 days per week depending on candidate’s schedule and LF’s needs, and additional availability during market weeks
● Paid hourly: $15 / hour
● Internships to last the duration of the semester with potential extension based on performance and availability 
To apply: Please send your resume, cover letter to sage@lizziefortunato.com with the subject line “Wholesale Intern Application”.
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