Position: Business Development Intern Location: Remote / Hybrid (NYC-based applicants preferred) Internship Duration: 3–6 months (3–5 days/week, negotiable) Compensation: Commission Based Work Authorization: OPT holders are welcome; high-performing interns may be considered for full-time employment and future sponsorship opportunities Language Requirement: Bilingual – Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese About the Role We are looking for a proactive and responsible Business Development Intern to join our team. You will assist in identifying potential business opportunities, supporting key projects, and participating in external partnership activities. This is a dynamic role that requires both strategic thinking and strong communication skills. We are looking for someone who can build trust externally and collaborate actively within the team. If you’re eager to grow, take ownership, and work in a bilingual business environment, we’d love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Support the development and maintenance of relationships with clients, channel partners, and business stakeholders Conduct business research, initiate outreach, handle basic needs assessment, and assist in document preparation Help draft proposals, pricing, and business documents; follow up on progress and client feedback Coordinate external meetings, business negotiations, and take meeting minutes Organize and update client records, CRM data, and project progress sheets Collaborate across teams (sales, marketing, operations) to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives What We’re Looking For We prioritize potential and attitude over experience. You're a great fit if you: Are based in or near NYC, or available to join occasional in-person activities Are fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) Are from any major; Business, Communications, Marketing, or Tech-related fields are a plus Enjoy communicating with people and adapt well to different interaction styles Are comfortable conducting in-person client visits or external outreach when needed Take ownership seriously — you value commitment, pay attention to details, and aim for results Are self-motivated, eager to learn, and open to challenges Work well in teams and can navigate cross-functional collaboration effectively Are on OPT or legally eligible to work in the U.S.; future sponsorship may be available for strong candidates What You’ll Gain Direct involvement with core business development operations Real-world experience in partnership building, project execution, and client management Rapid growth in essential skills for business and communication Internship certificate, personalized recommendation letter, and priority access to full-time opportunities
We are recruiting a part time sales associate/brand ambassador with relevant sales experience in our beautiful Harlem boutique. The ideal candidate is sales and goal oriented and will assist in meeting and exceeding sales goals for our boutique. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: To acquire, cultivate and maintain relationships with our clients through deep product knowledge, personal engagement and luxury service. Enhance the client experience Greets and welcomes clients throughout all areas of the store Connects with clients in a genuine and meaningful way Provides clients advice and knowledge that they may not have realized they needed Makes every client interaction a personal and seamless experience Educates self and client on merchandise, events, promotions, policy and services Graciously takes returns and offers options based on client’s needs Utilizes selling tools and store technology to sell across all channels effectively Cultivate and grow client base Cultivates the client relationship through personalized connection Ability to strategize own business and be self‐motivated; takes initiative to increase individual productivity through out of home base selling and strong client relationships Utilizes digital tools to connect with clients, serve their needs, and follow up as necessary Proactively utilizes mobile devices and selling technology to communicate with clients and expand the business Champion operational excellence Assists in operational tasks (actively maintains selling floor, back-of-house, fills in stock, upholds health and safety precautions, assists with visual merchandising, returns merchandise to other departments) Completes daily opening/closing checklists QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 1 years of sales experience in a boutique or similar in the retail industry Proficiency with Instagram and other social media platforms Flexibility to work a retail schedule which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.