Role Description
The Boutique Sales Manager (BSM) is responsible for all business aspects involved in Rukundo International’s partnerships with businesses who agree to sell Rukundo International’s handmade products. The BSM curates collections for sales, manages orders, and works to research, establish, and build business partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Develops a list of target business, with which to seek activities and partnerships for handmade craft and jewelry sales
- Conducts outreach and, in collaboration with the Director of Development and Executive Director, establishes sales prices for products
- Maintains meticulous records of business agreements and works to ensure supply is created and delivered to the businesses for sale in accordance with all established agreements
- Work closely with the Director of Development and Executive Director in seeking additional locations and activities at which Rukundo International’s Sales Volunteers can sell products.
- Maintains schedules of above referenced events and activities and ensures enough volunteers are available at each event to sell products for Rukundo’s fundraising efforts.
- Supports the Director of Development in developing an annual action plan for craft and jewelry sales, including short and long-term planning
- Evaluates and monitors existing programs and activities, and communicates assessments to the Director of Development
- Nurtures relationships with existing boutique and business partners
- Develops, maintains, and promotes a positive and professional relationship with the general public, in alignment with the mission of Rukundo International
- Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to support product sales activities
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week
Role Commitment: 1 year
This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development and Executive Director, as well as responsive to emails.
Qualifications
- Passion for helping underserved communities and marketing products
- Excellent sales and oral communication skills
- Understanding of financial management and ability to keep organized sales records
- Organized and good time management skills
- Collaborative spirit
- Experienced with public speaking
- Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
- Resident of the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia, within 30 miles of Washington, D.C.)
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or related field
- Preferred: experience with non-profit fundraising and/or outreach activities and/or experience with sales.
