About This Role:
ShopThing is seeking a Partnerships Intern! Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, you will provide support in the servicing and execution of the ShopThing Partnership mandate. This role involves administrative support, in addition to participating in live on-site Shopping Events. Our ideal candidate is tech savvy, great with numbers and highly detail oriented, capable of multitasking under tight deadlines. This position will be based out of our Toronto headquarters office and requires three days a week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays). This is a paid Internship for a four month duration. *A full-time opportunity may be available following this internship, therefore this role in not intended for candidates who are currnetly full-time students.
As a Partnerships Intern, you will bring enthusiasm, passion and energy to everything you do. You are confident, resourceful, adaptable, and you are excited to be part of a fast-paced tech start-up environment!
Your Responsibilities will Include:
- Prepare/format merchandise assortment spreadsheets for entry into our database
- Prepare purchase orders and request invoices from Partners
- Work with the Finance department to schedule & process payments
- Assist in updating/communicating Partner shipping/fulfillment details to our Operations team
- Participate in on-site Live Shopping events and assist with day-of logistics for running a smooth Partner event as may be required
- Track partner event revenues and commission
- Troubleshoot Partnership-related issues with cross-functional teams (Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, etc.
- Assist with Partnerships Event calendar management
- Support with the research, scoping and prospecting of new Partners and category expansion
- Other related duties as assigned as may be required
Your Skills and Qualifications Include:
- Organized, deadline oriented, and strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally
- Tech savvy and love for learning new technology platforms
- Comfortable with Data Analysis: Intermediate to advanced knowledge PC/Microsoft Office or Google Workspace skills, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheet or Google sheet applications
- Appreciation for fashion and an understanding of competition & trends in the marketplace
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working in Fashion/Apparel Merchandising or Retail a considered an asset
- Retail math skills are required
About ShopThing
We’re on a mission to transform the way people shop and sell through live video commerce. Hailed as the next evolution in e-commerce by industry analysts, we’re bringing this $430 billion gig economy to North America with the help of top-tier retail brands, influencers and 350,000+ customers.
2022 Highlights:
🎉Successfully raised $10M in Series A Funding
📊 Continued company growth across all departments
⭐️ 4.7 stars in the App Store with over 1000+ reviews!
📈 Exceeded our 2021 yearly download & GMV targets in just 5 months!
📱Launched ShopThing VIP, our subscription-based membership program that offers special access, features and products to pass holders
🛍 Expanded our shopper and influencer program to 3 new markets… and counting!
🌎 Amassed a social audience of 450,000+ (the largest audience of any live shopping marketplace in the world!)
There's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for an optimist with grit and determination, who is excited to face the challenges of a growing startup. ShopThing is the type of company where you can grow, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the exact job description.
ShopThing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for every person who walks through our doors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. ShopThing celebrates and embraces diversity.