Sales & Business Development Intern (Part-Time)

About the role

Li & Fung is a global supply chain solutions partner that designs, develops, sources, and delivers products for some of the world’s leading retailers and brands. Through our extensive network, industry expertise, and innovative solutions, we help customers navigate today’s rapidly evolving marketplace while driving sustainable growth.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales & Business Development Intern to support our Account Management, Sales, and Product Development teams. This internship will provide exposure to client management, business operations, product development, showroom management, and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and interested in building a career in sales, account management, merchandising, business development, or the apparel industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buyer meetings, customer presentations, and seasonal business reviews.
• Support account management teams with meeting materials, follow-up communications, and business recaps.
• Conduct market and competitive research to identify trends, opportunities, and key retail insights.
• Assist with sales reporting, account tracking, and business analysis projects.
• Maintain customer information, presentations, and sales documentation.
• Organize and maintain showrooms to ensure products and samples are presentation ready.
• Support sample tracking, inventory organization, and shipment coordination.
• Prepare samples and presentation materials for customer meetings and internal reviews.
• Assist with showroom setup for market appointments and buyer visits.
• Provide support for AI-generated imagery and digital presentation tools.
• Assist teams with image generation, presentation enhancements, and visual content development.
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies that support business development and customer presentations.
• Create and maintain product tags and supporting documentation.
• Perform data entry, file management, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Coordinate information between Sales, Account Management, Product Development, and Design teams.
• Support special projects and ad hoc business initiatives.
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions including Sales, Account Management, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising.
• Support various teams as business needs arise and participate in team meetings.
• Learn about the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, account management, merchandising, or supply chain operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable learning new technologies, including AI-powered tools and digital platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time internship.
• Preferred schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Approximately 20–24 hours per week.
• Compensation: $17.00 per hour.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to sales, account management, and business development within a global organization.
• Hands-on experience supporting customer-facing initiatives and strategic business activities.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple functions.
• Insight into the apparel industry, product development process, and global supply chain operations.