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Marketing & Sales Associate

Mdnmd Costume Inc
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Marketing & Sales Associate

 

Full-Time | Orange County, CA | Hybrid After Initial Onboarding Period

Compensation: $25–$32 per hour, plus sales commission

 

 

About Mdnmd

Mdnmd, short for My Dance and My Dream, is a dancewear and costume brand with more than 27 years of experience in ballet apparel and stage costumes.

 

We are expanding our U.S. presence across ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz and other performance categories. Our products range from ready-to-ship dancewear to made-to-order costumes for dancers, studios and performance groups.

 

We are looking for a Marketing & Sales Associate who is interested in helping build a growing dancewear brand from an early stage. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creative work, customer relationships and the opportunity to contribute across different areas of a developing business.

 

 

The Role

The Marketing & Sales Associate will support the growth of Mdnmd’s U.S. business through marketing-material creation, sales outreach, lead development and client relationship-building.

 

This is not a narrowly defined corporate marketing role. As part of a small and growing team, you will work on a variety of practical projects and help improve the way we present our products, reach potential customers and support client needs.

 

The ideal candidate has an interest in dance, performance, fashion, costume or a related creative industry. Previous formal marketing experience is helpful, but we also welcome candidates with relevant exposure, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

 

 

Key ResponsibilitiesMarketing and Sales Materials

  • Create marketing and sales materials for digital and print use
  • Prepare product presentations, promotional materials, social-media content, email materials and other customer-facing assets
  • Use appropriate design, editing and productivity software to produce polished materials
  • Help distribute marketing content through suitable online and offline channels
  • Support the presentation of new products, seasonal collections and ready-to-ship inventory

Lead Generation and Sales Support

  • Research and identify potential clients, including dance studios, performance groups, retailers and other relevant partners
  • Build and maintain an organized lead list
  • Conduct outreach and follow up with qualified prospects
  • Assist with retail, group-order and made-to-order sales opportunities
  • Maintain professional communication with potential and existing clients
  • Track outreach progress and provide regular updates

Local Client Meetings

  • Travel locally from time to time to meet with studios, clients and potential partners
  • Present products and marketing materials professionally
  • Support relationship-building with local dance communities
  • Assist with selected product demonstrations, meetings or events

Expo and Event Support

  • Participate in occasional expos, trade shows or industry events (2-3 times a year)
  • Help prepare materials, samples and product displays
  • Support client conversations and follow-up after events
  • Occasional travel outside the local area may be required

General Operations Support

  • Provide occasional operational support when needed
  • Assist with selected projects related to product preparation, events, client orders or internal coordination
  • Work collaboratively with the founder and other team members as the business continues developing

Operational support is part of working in a growing company, but it is not the primary focus of this role.

 

 

QualificationsStrongly Preferred

  • Previous dance experience, dance-industry exposure or familiarity with a related field such as performance, costume, apparel, fashion, gymnastics or figure skating
  • A genuine interest in visually driven products and creative presentation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable organization and follow-through
  • Comfort working independently while remaining collaborative

Preferred but Not Required

  • Previous marketing, sales, outreach or customer-facing experience
  • Experience creating digital or print marketing materials
  • Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or similar software
  • Experience with social media, email marketing, photography, short-form video or content planning
  • Experience communicating with studios, schools, retailers, instructors or community organizations
  • Familiarity with e-commerce or Shopify

Technical skills can be learned. We place a high value on initiative, aesthetic judgment, communication ability and a genuine understanding of the dance or performance community.

 

 

Who Will Succeed in This Role

You may be a strong fit if you:

  • Enjoy both creative work and relationship-building
  • Are comfortable meeting clients and developing new leads
  • Can take initiative without needing a rigid corporate structure
  • Are willing to help build practical systems as the company grows
  • Understand that priorities may evolve in a startup environment
  • Want the opportunity to take on greater responsibility based on demonstrated performance

This role is best suited to someone who is comfortable working in a startup-style environment. Responsibilities may develop over time as the company grows. Flexibility, good judgment and a willingness to solve problems are important.

 

 

Growth Opportunity

This position is intended to grow alongside the business.

As Mdnmd’s U.S. operations expand, a strong performer will have the opportunity to move into a more advanced role with greater responsibility, decision-making authority and compensation.

Potential areas of growth may include managing larger marketing and sales initiatives, coordinating additional team members, developing studio and retail partnerships, supporting major events and taking greater ownership of customer-facing growth projects.

The scope and compensation of the role will be reviewed based on demonstrated performance, business needs and the company’s continued growth.

 

 

Schedule and Work Arrangement

This is a full-time position based in Orange County, California.

The first three months will be a fully paid onboarding and trial period, with regular on-site work to support training and collaboration.

After the initial three-month period, a hybrid schedule may be available. The employee must be able to work on-site at least three days per week.

Some local travel will be required for client meetings. Occasional expo or event travel may also be required.

Approved business-travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

 

 

Compensation

  • Base compensation: $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience
  • Full-time schedule
  • 5% sales commission on eligible directly generated MOQ orders, retail accounts and group orders
  • Fully paid 90-day introductory and onboarding period
  • Formal performance review after the initial 90-day period
  • Opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation as the business grows

Eligible commission details, including qualifying orders, exclusions and payment timing, will be outlined clearly in the employment offer.