Business Management & Development Intern
KOA Living
About the Role
We are looking for proactive, organised, and commercially minded individuals to join our team as Business Development & Operations Interns. You will work closely with the leadership, design, production, and sales teams to support business growth, marketplace expansion, client relationships, and day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to understand how a design-led consumer brand operates across product development, manufacturing, inventory, sales, and distribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Client Management: Coordinate with existing clients, marketplace partners, and prospective business partners, managing communication, enquiries, and follow-ups.
- Marketplace Operations: Manage product listings, catalogue updates, pricing, product availability, and operational requirements across multiple e-commerce marketplaces.
- Inventory Management: Maintain channel-specific inventory records, monitor stock availability, and coordinate replenishment across platforms.
- Production Coordination: Track manufacturing schedules, follow up with different departments, and ensure orders progress according to committed timelines.
- Sales & Seasonal Planning: Coordinate with relevant teams to prepare inventory, production schedules, and promotional pricing for seasonal sales and marketplace campaigns.
- Costing & Commercial Analysis: Assist with product costing, marketplace commissions, pricing calculations, and profitability analysis.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain trackers for sales, inventory, order fulfilment, production timelines, and operational performance.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon, Myntra, or other marketplaces is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Students or recent graduates in Business Administration, Commerce, Management, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, coordinate with different teams, and follow through on deadlines.
- Interest in e-commerce, consumer brands, retail, and business operations.
Preferred Educational Background: Applications are encouraged from students and graduates of business and management institutions, including NMIMS, Christ University, Symbiosis, Amity University, and other recognised colleges offering BBA, B.Com, MBA, or related programmes.
What You'll Gain: Practical experience in scaling a design-led brand, managing multiple sales channels, coordinating manufacturing operations, and understanding the commercial aspects of a growing consumer business. Potential full-time opportunity based on performance.











