Launched in April 2018, maude is an essentials brand on a mission to make intimacy better through quality, simplicity, and inclusivity. Working closely with familiar factories, each of maude’s body-safe products are made to be both easy-to-use and to elevate an everyday experience. Featured in 1000+ publications including The New York Times and Forbes, maude was voted one of CircleUp’s 25 and was heralded as “redefining the sex essentials industry for modern consumers.” Backed by investors including True, CASSIUS, RRE and Dakota Johnson, maude is on a mission to make sexual wellness better for all.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
People first, always
From communication with our customer to the internal culture of the company, we stand for people. Inclusion and integrity inform how we’re built and we look for EQ just as much as IQ.
Quality is non-negotiable
Whether developing new products or writing copy, we expect thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. See an innovative way to do something? Do it.
Simplicity creates change
Balancing form and function sums up our approach and we are guided by timeless and human-focused design. We appreciate conciseness and look for a sharp sensibility across all disciplines to push the boundaries and shape our growth.
Organization Website: https://getmaude.com/
Organization Address: 242 Wythe Ave.
Contact Name: Jessi Hong
Contact Phone: (646) 895-1688
Contact Email: jessi@getmaude.com
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Dates of Internship: May or June
Industry: Arts/Arts Management, Communications, Fashion Business, Marketing, Uncategorized
Keywords: marketing, business, strategy, design, sexual wellness, wellness, beauty, wholesale
Preferred Academic Level: Undergraduate
Description of Internship: maude is seeking an enthusiastic Wholesale Marketing and Sales intern for this summer! This individual will work closely with the Senior Manager in managing and driving sales + strategy across our portfolio of department store, hotel, and specialty retailer accounts. This is a great opportunity for a someone who wants to gain experience in a startup environment + get their foot in the door within the fast-growing sexual wellness/beauty industry.
Responsibilities
Assist in driving growth for business & manage relationships with retailer partners (i.e. Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdale’s, The Detox Market, etc.) + hospitality partners
Assist in tracking weekly/monthly shipping reports against budget + learn about forecasting
Learn to pull and analyze retailer sales reports and seek for growth opportunities
Audit retailers online and make sure all assets and product assortment are up to date and accurate
Manage the wholesale marketing calendar and work closely with Senior Manager and buyers on future marketing opportunities
Work cross-functionally: Communicate across operations, product, and marketing to ensure efficiency and quality of retail partner launches and ongoing account management
Desired Skills: An undergraduate junior or senior in business, marketing, and/or a related field
Available to work 2-3 days a week, partially in office
Has some experience in wholesale and marketing preferably in beauty or consumer goods
Open minded and comfortable working in the sexual wellness space
Strong verbal and written communication skills + strong willingness to learn
Creative problem solving and analytical skills; keen attention to detail and deadlines
Flexible and entrepreneurial attitude; able to work independently and within team
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite
