Retail and Business Development Intern

and the job listing Expires on August 21, 2026

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond

Company: Whip It Goods Skincare
Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri — In Person
Employment Type: Part-Time Internship
Schedule: Flexible hours, Weekdays + Weekends
Compensation: $16-18 per hour, depending on experience
Expected

Hours:

Approximately 10-15 hours per week

Whip It Goods Skincare is a St. Louis-based plant-based skincare company and experiential retail studio. We create thoughtfully formulated skincare products and host hands-on workshops where customers make customized body care products in an engaging, welcoming environment.

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Retail & Business Development Intern to support our in-store customer experience while helping us grow our wholesale, private workshop and community partnership opportunities.

This role is ideal for a student interested in entrepreneurship, sales, retail, business development, hospitality or small-business operations. The intern will gain practical experience working directly with a founder and learning how a growing consumer brand attracts customers, builds partnerships and develops new revenue opportunities.

• Welcome customers and provide friendly, knowledgeable service
• Learn about Whip It Goods products and help customers select products based on their needs
• Process purchases and support daily retail operations
• Maintain an organized, clean and inviting store environment
• Assist with product displays, merchandising and inventory organization
• Answer basic customer questions about products, workshops and private events

• Help prepare materials and workstations before workshops
• Welcome and check in workshop participants
• Assist the workshop host and provide support to guests during the experience
• Help reset and clean the studio after workshops
• Prepare workshop supplies, product containers, labels and other materials
• Support private parties, group experiences and special events as scheduled

• Research potential wholesale accounts, including boutiques, spas, gift shops, wellness retailers and other aligned businesses
• Build and maintain organized prospect lists
• Identify appropriate contacts and decision-makers
• Assist with approved email outreach and follow-up
• Research potential private workshop clients, including companies, schools, universities, event planners and community organizations
• Help develop relationships with local businesses and referral partners
• Prepare samples, line sheets and other sales materials
• Track outreach, responses and next steps in the company’s lead-management system
• Support follow-up with existing wholesale partners regarding reorders and new products

• Assist with post-workshop customer follow-up
• Help request customer reviews and feedback
• Identify opportunities to encourage repeat purchases and future workshop bookings
• Maintain accurate customer, prospect and partnership information
• Track basic sales and workshop performance information
• Contribute ideas for improving the retail and workshop experience
• Assist with special projects based on current business priorities

• Current college student pursuing a degree in business, marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, communications, hospitality, retail management or a related area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Friendly, professional and comfortable interacting with customers
• Dependable, organized and able to manage tasks independently
• Willingness to conduct research, outreach and follow-up
• Comfortable working in a small-business environment where priorities may shift
• Able to take initiative and stay productive during slower store periods
• Detail-oriented and able to follow established processes
• Comfortable learning point-of-sale, scheduling and customer-management tools
• Interest in skincare, wellness, retail or entrepreneurship is helpful but not required

Previous retail, hospitality, customer service or sales experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.

• Direct experience in retail operations…