Sales & Wholesale Trainee (Mandatory Internship)
Ciriana Fashion Group | 3-Month Unpaid Internship About Ciriana Fashion Group Ciriana Fashion Group develops distinctive fashion brands inspired by craftsmanship, sustainability, and contemporary elegance. Through our brands, we work with boutiques, concept stores, and international retailers, building long-term partnerships across Europe and beyond. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales & Wholesale Trainee to join our team for a mandatory university internship. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in fashion wholesale, business development, and international sales while learning how independent fashion brands grow their retail network. Your Role You will support our wholesale expansion efforts by researching, identifying, and contacting potential retail partners, boutiques, concept stores, and distributors for one of our brands – luxury silk maison
- 7Sete. Working closely with the founders, you will help transform a large database of potential buyers into meaningful business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
• Research and evaluate prospective wholesale partners and retailers.
• Maintain and enrich our wholesale database with accurate contact information and business insights.
• Send personalised outreach emails to potential buyers.
• Conduct follow-up communications with prospects.
• Track conversations and maintain organised records of contacts and responses.
• Identify new sales opportunities using online research tools and AI-powered platforms.
• Support the wholesale team during sales campaigns and collection launches. What You Will Learn
• How luxury and contemporary fashion wholesale works.
• How brands establish relationships with retailers and buyers.
• Sales prospecting and relationship-building techniques.
• CRM and database management.
• Professional business communication.
• The role of AI and digital tools in modern fashion sales.
• Wholesale strategy and international market development. Candidate Profile Essential Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a university programme requiring a mandatory internship.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, and online business tools.
• Proficient with AI-assisted tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional and courteous communication style.
• Interest in fashion, luxury, retail, or brand development. Personal Qualities We Value We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys structured, database-driven work.
• Is diligent, meticulous, and highly organised.
• Writes elegantly and communicates with professionalism.
• Is not discouraged by unanswered emails or rejection.
• Understands that successful sales require patience and persistence.
• Has strong emotional intelligence and can read different communication situations.
• Is naturally curious about people and businesses.
• Thinks independently and takes initiative.
• Has a genuine talent for presenting ideas persuasively.
• Enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities. Premio Qualifications
• Additional European languages.
• Knowledge of CRM platforms.
• Experience with Canva, PowerPoint, Excel, or Google Sheets. What Success Looks Like By the end of the internship, you will have contributed to the identification and engagement of new retail opportunities, supported the growth of our wholesale network, and gained practical experience in the commercial side of the fashion industry. This role is ideal for a student who wants to understand how beautiful products become successful businesses.
- 7Sete. Working closely with the founders, you will help transform a large database of potential buyers into meaningful business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
• Research and evaluate prospective wholesale partners and retailers.
• Maintain and enrich our wholesale database with accurate contact information and business insights.
• Send personalised outreach emails to potential buyers.
• Conduct follow-up communications with prospects.
• Track conversations and maintain organised records of contacts and responses.
• Identify new sales opportunities using online research tools and AI-powered platforms.
• Support the wholesale team during sales campaigns and collection launches. What You Will Learn
• How luxury and contemporary fashion wholesale works.
• How brands establish relationships with retailers and buyers.
• Sales prospecting and relationship-building techniques.
• CRM and database management.
• Professional business communication.
• The role of AI and digital tools in modern fashion sales.
• Wholesale strategy and international market development. Candidate Profile Essential Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a university programme requiring a mandatory internship.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, and online business tools.
• Proficient with AI-assisted tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional and courteous communication style.
• Interest in fashion, luxury, retail, or brand development. Personal Qualities We Value We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys structured, database-driven work.
• Is diligent, meticulous, and highly organised.
• Writes elegantly and communicates with professionalism.
• Is not discouraged by unanswered emails or rejection.
• Understands that successful sales require patience and persistence.
• Has strong emotional intelligence and can read different communication situations.
• Is naturally curious about people and businesses.
• Thinks independently and takes initiative.
• Has a genuine talent for presenting ideas persuasively.
• Enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities. Premio Qualifications
• Additional European languages.
• Knowledge of CRM platforms.
• Experience with Canva, PowerPoint, Excel, or Google Sheets. What Success Looks Like By the end of the internship, you will have contributed to the identification and engagement of new retail opportunities, supported the growth of our wholesale network, and gained practical experience in the commercial side of the fashion industry. This role is ideal for a student who wants to understand how beautiful products become successful businesses.