Sales Intern

Organization Description:

Jaipur Rugs is a social enterprise that connects rural craftsmanship with global markets through its luxurious handmade carpets. It is a family run business that offers an exclusive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs made using 2500 years old traditional art form. The founder, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary created a unique business model, which provides livelihood to the artisans at their doorstep. This changed the standard practice of involving middlemen to work with artisanal communities. The company currently has a network of over 40,000 artisans spread across 600 rural Indian villages in five states of India. It has an end-to-end business model, right from sourcing of wool to exporting a finished handmade rug. The modern and eclectic collection of rugs, made using the finest wool and silk, has won numerous global awards and is currently exported to more than 45 countries with the US sales arm, Jaipur Living, Inc. located in Georgia, Atlanta.

Position:

Department:

Location:

Duration:

Stipend:

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Retail Sales Intern to join our team. This role will give you hands-on experience in retail sales, customer interaction, and store operations. You'll learn how to manage product displays, assist customers, and contribute to achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales team in daily store operations
• Support in managing stock and product displays
• Interact with customers and help them with product queries and purchases
• Assist in maintaining store cleanliness and product arrangements
• Support billing and cash register operations under supervision
• Participate in in-store promotional activities
• Gather customer feedback and report observations
• Learn about sales techniques and customer service best practices

Skills Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and customer-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Basic understanding of retail sales is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Learning Opportunities:

• Exposure to retail operations and sales processes
• Hands-on experience in customer interaction
• Learn sales techniques and teamwork in a real-world environment
• Understand the basics of visual merchandising and inventory management