Retail Growth & Strategy Intern

Retail Growth & Strategy Intern

Hours: ~20 hours/week

Duration: 3 months (Immediate Start)

Location: Boston

Compensation: Paid Internship - $2k Stipend

About Janji

Janji is a Boston-based running apparel brand with a global mission — to expand access to clean water around the world through performance running apparel. We design gear inspired by art, movement, and the places we run, partnering with local artists and clean-water initiatives in every collection. Our products are sold online, through major retailers like REI and Scheels, and at hundreds of independent specialty run shops worldwide.

About the Role

This is an incredible opportunity for a student eager to break into the running, outdoor, activewear, or fashion industry — especially those interested in sales, merchandising, or retail strategy. As a Retail Growth & Strategy Intern, you'll work directly with our Wholesale team to help expand our presence across specialty and national retailers.

You'll gain firsthand experience in relationship-driven sales, learn how brands tell their product stories to stores, and take ownership of projects that directly drive revenue and visibility for Janji. This role is ideal for someone who loves talking to people, enjoys problem-solving, and is curious about how product, storytelling, and retail intersect.

What You'll Do

• Help grow Janji's retail presence by reaching out to specialty run and outdoor stores to share upcoming product stories, launches, and opportunities.
• Assist with sales outreach, follow-ups, and meeting coordination to build relationships and drive wholesale orders.
• Contribute to key account preparation and trade show planning, including presentation materials and logistics.
• Support ongoing sales operations projects, such as CRM cleanup, asset organization, and retailer communication systems.
• Conduct and support product knowledge meetings to help store staff understand Janji's mission and best-sellers.
• Bring fresh ideas to how we tell the Janji story to retailers and strengthen our connection to the run specialty community.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our operations, product, and creative teams to align on product storytelling, assets, and retail readiness.

Who You Are

• Outgoing, confident, and excited to solve problems.
• Passionate about running, outdoor retail, or mission-driven brands.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Interested in learning the business side of sales, merchandising, and brand partnerships.
• Familiarity with HubSpot, Cin7 Core, SPS Commerce, or NuOrder is a plus.
• Available ~20 hours/week for 3 months, with flexibility around class or work schedules.

Why This Role Matters

You won't be fetching coffee here — you'll be on the front lines of Janji's growth. You'll learn how a purpose-driven brand connects with retailers, brings new products to market, and builds long-term relationships in the outdoor and running industry. This internship is perfect for anyone considering a career in outdoor industry sales, apparel merchandising, or brand partnerships — and it's a rare chance to do it with a small, passionate team where your work will have real impact.