Brand Strategy and Business Development Intern

Brand Strategy & Sales Development Intern

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote)

About Aphrodite Brands Group:
Aphrodite Brands Group is a creative brand collective shaping the next generation of fashion and lifestyle labels. From storytelling to strategy, we turn creative ideas into business growth — blending design, retail, and marketing innovation.

We’re looking for a Brand Strategy & Business Development Intern to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about fashion, strategy, and how brands come to life across retail and digital, this role will give you hands-on experience in every part of the process.

What You’ll Do:

Brand Strategy:

Support research and development of brand positioning, storytelling, and identity frameworks.

Assist in preparing brand decks, presentations, and market reports.

Conduct competitive and trend analysis to inform creative and strategic decisions.

Help brainstorm ideas for campaigns, collaborations, and seasonal collections.

Sales & Business Development:

Identify and reach out to potential retail partners, boutiques, and wholesale accounts.

Assist with sales outreach materials, including line sheets and proposals.

Support pop-up activations and event partnerships from planning to execution.

Track sales data and performance insights to help shape growth strategy.

Collaborate across marketing and operations to drive new opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

A student or recent grad in Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or Communications.

Deep interest in fashion branding, retail development, and entrepreneurship.

Confident communicator with a strong sense of aesthetics and storytelling.

Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects.

Familiarity with Google Workspace; bonus points for Shopify, Notion, or Canva.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Work closely with founders and brand leads — your input will shape real projects.

Gain experience in both creative brand strategy and business growth.

Be part of a fast-paced, fashion-driven startup where every day looks a little different.

Build portfolio-worthy work and develop cross-functional skills that blend creativity and commerce.

Details:

Schedule: ~4 hours/week, flexible

Duration: 8 weeks (with potential extension)

To Apply:
Send your resume and a short note about what excites you about brand building and fashion to team@aphroditebrandsgroup.com, with the subject line:
Brand Strategy & Sales Development Intern – [Your Name]