Intern - Textiles

You are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Pre-Sales and Backend Support Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in client-facing pre-sales activities and crucial backend support within the textile industry. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong interest in technology and business processes. **Responsibilities** - Assist the pre-sales team in preparing presentations and proposals for prospective clients, often involving textile product information. - Conduct market research to identify potential leads and industry trends within the textile sector. - Help create and maintain sales collateral, including textile product sheets and case studies. - Participate in client meetings and demonstrations, showcasing textile samples, taking notes, and assisting with follow-up tasks. - Support the pre-sales team in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) related to textile offerings. - Assist with textile sampling processes, including preparing and organizing samples for client presentations. - Support data entry and maintenance in CRM systems, specifically HubSpot, for textile-related client interactions and product information. - Provide administrative support to the sales and operations teams, particularly concerning textile inventory and order tracking. - Help with report generation and analysis to track key performance indicators for textile sales. - Assist in documenting and improving internal processes and workflows for textile sampling and data management. **Qualifications** - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Marketing, NIFT, or a related field. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Ability to learn new software and systems quickly, including CRM platforms like HubSpot. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and contribute. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. *Preferred Qualifications* - Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot). - Basic understanding of sales processes and customer support principles. - Interest or experience in the textile industry.,