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Anchal is always looking for energetic and talented individuals to join our passionate team in Louisville, KY. Please review the current job and intern opportunities below.

 

Sales Development Representative

Position Description:

Anchal Project is seeking a passionate individual to join a fun, fast-paced social enterprise. The Sales Development Representative will create, maintain and cultivate relationships with Anchal’s wholesale accounts and manage current customer base. Under the supervision of Anchal’s Head of Sales, the Sales Development Representative will conduct sales outreach, oversee all customer service for new and existing customers, coordinate fulfillment and assist in donation outreach efforts. This full-time position based in Louisville presents a unique opportunity to design change in the world, join an innovative global team, and develop within a fast growing sales team which has doubled sales year over year.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in sales, business development or account management (design industry experience is a plus) with proven success
  • BA degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Netsuite (Salesforce equivalent)
  • Familiarity with POS systems and e-commerce platform Shopify or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

Sales Outreach

  • Reach monthly & yearly wholesale sales targets set by the Head of Sales
  • Contact potential wholesale customers through cold calls and emails
  • Present our company to potential clients
  • Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
  • Maintain relationships with current accounts and leads that result in sales
  • Build long-term trusting relationships with clients
  • Regularly communicate with wholesale buyers on all aspects of ordering, quality control, fulfillment
  • Create a monthly e-newsletter to leads, buyers, influencers, and accounts
  • Coordinate and attend trade shows by working with the team on execution (marketing, shipping, setup, and breakdown)
  • Lead Anchal’s pop-up schedule including research, planning, applications, logistics and scheduling sales associates

Wholesale Order Creation & Fulfillment

  • Coordinate the fulfillment of wholesale orders (including quality control, tagging, packing, etc.) with assistance from Operations Coordinator
  • Coordinate invoicing for both wholesale, drop ship clients and consignment partnerships

Donor Stewardship and Cultivation

  • Work with CEO to implement donor cultivation and stewardship, including communication touch points outlined in the development strategy
  • Update donor records with new information as received
  • Assist with gift acknowledgment as needed

About You:

  • You are passionate about Anchal's mission and possess a sincere enthusiasm for creating social impact in the world.
  • You have exceptional verbal & written communication skills.
  • You are self-motivated and possess the ability to develop and create new sales strategies.
  • You are extremely organized with superior attention to detail.
  • You enjoy presenting and selling to buyers and customers
  • You are a team player with a willingness to pitch in where needed
  • You have an appreciation for good design and interest in the sustainable market.

How to Apply:

Please email a single PDF document containing a cover letter, answers to the questions below and a résumé to jobs@anchalproject.org with “Sales Development Representative ” in the subject line.

  1. Why is Anchal the best fit for you?
  2. What sets you apart in this position from other candidates with comparable qualifications and experience?
  3. What is your favorite item in your closet and why should I buy it too?
  4. What have you read, watched or listened to recently that has inspired you?

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Operations & Communications Fall Intern

Anchal is offering an opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain experience with the inner workings of a social enterprise while becoming familiar with ethical fashion, fair trade, artisan techniques and social justice. We are looking for someone who is professional, hard-working, extremely organized and is able to work independently as well as with a team. You will play an intricate role in providing assistance to the Vice President, Operations Coordinator, and Marketing & PR Director.

Interns are asked to work 12-24 hours a week for 10 weeks in Anchal’s Louisville studio. Start & end dates are flexible. This is an unpaid internship with opportunities for course credit.

Responsibilities:

    • Assist with updating the e-commerce platform and product photography
    • Improve product merchandising and display
    • Assist with online order fulfillment and wholesale orders
    • Processing new product inventory and maintaining product inventory records
    • Assisting the team at pop-up shops and other Anchal events
    • Developing written content and selecting images for online communications including e-newsletters, blog posts, and website content.
    • Executing social media strategy by scheduling and posting to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Instagram
    • Collecting and analyzing market and customer data
    • Assist with updating website copy and SEO
    • Effectively carry out other projects and tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

    • Currently enrolled at a college or university or a recent graduate with a focus in Marketing, Business, Communications, Fashion & Merchandising or other related course studies
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
    • Detail and process oriented
    • Must have strong interpersonal, organization and communications skills
    • Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team in a startup environment
    • High energy, self-motivation, and genuine enthusiasm to support Anchal's growth and mission

How to Apply: Please email applications to jobs@anchalproject.org with “Anchal Fall Intern” in the subject. Please include your resume and cover letter.

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Textile Design Intern

Anchal is looking for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about design and its potential to create positive change. An ideal candidate is highly motivated, possesses a strong design aesthetic and understands how to work within the context of an emerging brand. You will play an integral role in designing new products that encompass the needs of our artisans and the needs of our customers. This is a tremendous opportunity for a person to gain experience in design and development, as well as, learning more about artisan techniques, fair trade, and social justice.

Interns are asked to work 12-24 hours a week for 10 weeks in Anchal’s Louisville studio. Start & end dates are flexible. This is an unpaid internship with opportunities for course credit.

Responsibilities:

    • Designing and sampling new products for production in India and Kentucky.
    • Surveying customers and users about Anchal products
    • Developing new design workshops for artisans in India and Louisville
    • Researching and creating trend boards on color and design for upcoming collections
    • Creating design guidelines for new products
    • Developing natural dye formulas and samples from Anchal’s dye garden
    • Cultivating and harvesting dye plants
    • And much more!

Qualifications:

    • Currently enrolled at a college or university or a recent graduate with a focus in Textiles, Fiber, Fashion Design or other related course studies
    • Experience with sewing machines, pattern making and product construction (required)
    • Experience with natural dyes (a plus, but not required)
    • Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team
    • A positive attitude and a passion for innovation and dialogue on global issues

How to Apply: Please email applications to jobs@anchalproject.org with “Textile Design Intern” in the subject. Please include your resume, cover letter, and a PDF or link to your design portfolio/work samples.