Fashion Business Development & Sales Intern
Company: SFWRUNWAY
Location: Remote (Hybrid opportunities available for NY/LA-based candidates)
Internship Type: Part-Time
College Credit Available
About SFWRUNWAY
SFWRUNWAY is a platform helping emerging fashion brands build sustainable, profitable businesses through education, technology, strategic partnerships, and industry visibility. In addition to producing fashion experiences during New York Fashion Week and Los Angeles Fashion Week, we recently launched several digital products designed to help designers grow their businesses and improve their retail readiness.
We're looking for entrepreneurial students who want real-world experience generating revenue, building partnerships, and helping grow a modern fashion business.
What You'll Work On
This is not a social media internship.
You will work directly with leadership to help grow sales and strengthen the customer journey for:
• Retail Readiness Reports
• AI Design Assistant
• Fashion Business Optimization Crashcourse
• New York Fashion Week Opportunities
• Los Angeles Fashion Week Opportunities
• Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships
Responsibilities
• Identify and qualify potential designer clients
• Conduct outreach to fashion brands and entrepreneurs
• Help convert leads into customers
• Assist with partnership and sponsorship outreach
• Research new markets and growth opportunities
• Improve sales funnels and customer acquisition systems
• Participate in weekly business strategy meetings
• Track and report sales and outreach performance
Ideal Candidate
• Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Business, Communications, or related major
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and decision-makers
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Self-starter who takes initiative without constant supervision
• Interested in sales, startups, venture capital, business development, or fashion entrepreneurship
• Excited by measurable outcomes and growth
What You'll Gain
• Direct exposure to fashion entrepreneurship
• Hands-on sales and business development experience
• Experience working on New York Fashion Week and Los Angeles Fashion Week initiatives
• Mentorship from experienced founders and operators
• Professional references upon successful completion
• College credit (if applicable)
To Apply
Please submit your resume
Work Location: Remote