Brand & Vendor Relations Intern

Brand & Vendor Relations Intern

Location: Troy, MI (On-site at Oakland Mall)
Type: Part-time Internship
Compensation: Unpaid (with potential to transition into a paid role)
Perks: Free lunch during shifts, store discounts, experience letter, networking opportunities

About HIBBL

HIBBL is a new health-focused eatery and clean-label market redefining what it means to eat well. We're on a mission to make healthy food joyful, accessible, and rooted in real flavor — both through our wellness-inspired café and our curated market of better-for-you brands.

About the Role

As a Brand & Vendor Relations Intern, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the growth of HIBBL Market by managing relationships with current vendors and helping bring in new, exciting brands. You’ll gain experience in account management, retail buying, and outreach — all while learning what it takes to support independent wellness brands in a competitive retail environment.

What You’ll Do

Act as the main point of contact for all vendor partners

Ensure vendors have everything they need for a successful partnership (product display, pricing, payment updates, etc.)

Track product inventory and sales activity for vendor performance reporting

Help onboard new vendors into our POS system and market tracking tools

Reach out to potential wellness brands and invite them to join HIBBL Market

Draft outreach emails and help schedule vendor discovery calls or meetings

Maintain vendor records, digital files, and communications in an organized way

Collaborate with our marketing team on brand storytelling and spotlight features

Support special events, demos, and vendor sampling days as needed

Who This Is For

Students interested in brand partnerships, retail buying, sales, or marketing

Strong communicators who are friendly, professional, and detail-oriented

Organized self-starters who are comfortable managing multiple conversations

People who care about clean, healthy products and love discovering new brands

Someone who wants hands-on startup experience with real responsibility