Job description Role: Sales & Marketing Internship Location: Romsey
Duration: 3–6 months (flexible)
Type: Full-time, in-person preferred
Compensation: £12.25 per hour
About Pars Rug Gallery
Pars Rug Gallery is a distinguished luxury retailer with locations in Southampton, Romsey, and
Our collection
Beyond retail, Pars Rug Gallery provides professional services to both individual customers and
These include expert rug cleaning, meticulous restoration, insurance valuations and
Our dedicated team ensures that every item we sell or service receives the utmost care and
attention, reflecting the quality and heritage of our offerings.
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Sales and Marketing Intern to support the growth of our
service offerings, including rug cleaning, restoration, and interior consultations. give you hands-on experience across the full customer journey—helping to attract new leads,
You'll be involved in creating content to raise awareness of our services, contributing to email
marketing and outreach campaigns, and assisting in client communications both online and over
the phone. Your work will help strengthen our brand presence while supporting lead generation
As part of the team, you’ll help shape and execute marketing and sales initiatives tailored to our
specialist services. By researching new opportunities and helping build relationships with clients
and industry partners, you’ll play a key role in expanding our customer base.
This opportunity is ideal for a university student, recent graduate, or early-career professional
looking to gain experience in luxury retail marketing, business development, and customer
Training and Development
Full training will be provided. hands-on experience in how a luxury retail and service business operates behind the scenes. learn how to support and grow an e-commerce and in-store business from the ground up, with
exposure to key areas such as sales, marketing, lead generation, and customer service. you're looking to build practical skills or explore a future career in business, design, or marketing,
Lead Conversion & Management
● Manage and convert incoming B2B and B2C leads from initial enquiry to final sale service
Handle all customer enquiries via phone, email, and in person in a professional and timely
Lead the preparation and delivery of tailored quotes and proposals, ensuring they reflect
customer needs, service scope, and pricing strategy.
● the sale.
● Use CRM software to track leads, manage the sales pipeline, and maintain accurate
Lead Generation
● Build and implement effective lead generation strategies tailored to different customer
segments and service offerings.
● Use digital channels such as LinkedIn, industry directories, forums, and online communities
Conduct targeted email outreach campaigns to generate interest and schedule meetings or
dealers, interior designers, workshops, and private collectors.
● Attend relevant networking events and industry functions to generate qualified leads and
promote our services.
● Maintain a healthy and active pipeline of prospective clients, ensuring consistent digital and
Marketing & Outreach Strategy
● Take ownership of documenting key projects and service work through high-quality images
and videos.
● Collaborate with the social media team to create and manage content promoting our
services across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and our website. Use this content
Write and case studies that highlight the quality, uniqueness, and results of our services.
● Develop and run customer surveys and feedback campaigns to gather insights and improve
marketing strategies.
Customer service and sales aptitude
● Basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media
● Content creation (photos, videos, captions)
● Online research and lead generation skills
● Familiarity with CRM tools and basic admin software (e.g., Excel, Gmail)
● Interest in luxury retail, art, or interior design (preferred)
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