Eden + Elie – Retail Development & Strategy Intern

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Retail Development & Strategy Intern to support our retail presence across stockists, our flagship store, and pop-up events, while also participating in our exciting global expansion initiatives. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in sales analysis, relationship management, visual merchandising, and design while ensuring that Eden + Elie is consistently presented at its best.

During your internship, you will also have the unique opportunity to assist directly in developing assets to support the brand’s globalisation venture. This is an excellent opportunity for tertiary students to gain practical retail and brand management experience with international exposure and the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.

* This role requires initiative, responsiveness, and flexibility, including assisting with stockist and customer inquiries, as well as occasional weekend work for retail events during your internship period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Globalisation Support

• Work directly with the Founder on the globalisation program and gain invaluable insight into international business development.
• Support the creation of presentation materials and sales collateral for international partners and stockists.
• Contribute to the adaptation of brand messaging and visual identity to resonate with international audiences while maintaining brand integrity.

Stockist & Retail Partner Support

• Assist the retail team as a supporting contact for our stockists, learning about relationship building and brand consistency.
• Help manage stockist inquiries, requests, and restocking needs under supervision.
• Support stock updates and inventory management across retail partners.
• Observe and assist with training sessions for external sales staff on brand storytelling, product knowledge, and customer experience.
• Learn to monitor sales performance, analyze basic trends, and contribute to strategies that increase sell-through rates.
• Sales & Performance Analysis
• Learn to interpret retail and stockist sales reports to identify basic trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand inventory forecasting and sales growth strategies.
• Contribute ideas for promotions based on data insights and consumer behavior.
• Design & Brand Launches
• Help create visual assets for store displays, digital marketing, and sales tools.
• Support the implementation of store layout, signage, and window displays to create an inviting retail environment.

 Pop-Up & Event Support

• Assist in planning, setting up, and managing pop-up retail experiences, including logistics and inventory management.
• Develop skills as a brand ambassador, engaging with customers to create memorable shopping experiences.
• Participate in weekend events and special launches as part of the learning experience.

Who We're Looking For

Educational Background: Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Design, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, International Business, Visual Communications, or related fields.

Technical Skills Required:

• Visual Design: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva, for creating marketing materials, retail displays, and brand assets.
• Photography Skills: Experience with product photography, styling, and photo editing. Ability to create high-quality visual content for both digital and print applications.
• Google Suite: Proficiency in spreadsheets and other cloud based software
• Video Creation & Editing: Skills in shooting and editing short-form video content for social media, product showcases, and retail displays using software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools.
• Flexibility: Willing to work some weekends when required for retail events as part of the learning experience.