Skip to content
JOIN
OUR
TEAM
We are committed to supporting a diverse taskforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
oportunidades laborales
About Mercado Global
Mercado Global is a nonprofit organization that connects sustainable and ethical fashion with the financial independence of rural women artisan entrepreneurs. Through partnerships with brands including Levi Strauss, Stitch Fix, Stuart Weitzman, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's, we help Indigenous women artisans in Latin America earn critical income, keep their children in school, and take on leadership roles in their communities. Since our founding, we have generated nearly $5 million in sales for artisan partners and supported more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Position Overview
The Sales & Partnerships Associate supports the EVP of Strategic Partnerships with scheduling, Salesforce pipeline management, and day-to-day sales support (proposals, samples, order follow-up, and conference logistics), while also serving as the EVP’s right hand on client and board calls. The role plays an active role in business development, prospecting and pitching new boutique and specialty store accounts through Faire and other channels, while managing existing accounts and maintaining the stockist list. Additional responsibilities include market research, ATS inventory reporting, and monthly sell-through reporting to the EVP.
Location: Ideally based in Guatemala, but remote work in other parts of Latin America is possible
Type: Full-Time
Key Requirements
Account Management
- Actively prospect and pitch new boutique and specialty store accounts through Faire and other channels, while managing and selling to existing boutique accounts.
- Update and manage the stockist list and support onboarding of new stockists.
- Conduct industry and market research, and source account and buyer contact information.
- Assist in managing corporate client accounts.
- As the role develops, support the Marketing Manager in maintaining relationships with key press, influencer, and marketing-related strategic contacts.
Executive and Sales Support
- Scheduling and executive support: Manage scheduling and provide day-to-day support to the EVP of Strategic Partnerships.
- Corporate client database and relationship tracking: Maintain sales pipelines and client records in Salesforce.
- Sales support functions: Assist with proposals, samples, order follow-up, and other tasks that keep the sales process moving.
- Conferences and speaking engagements: Support preparation, logistics, and follow-up for industry conferences and speaking opportunities.
- Team participation and internal coordination: Participate in team meetings and help coordinate priorities across departments.
Communication
- Support internal communication and processes between the sales, marketing, and operations teams.
- Assist with client communication and account management.
- Serve as the EVP of Strategic Partnerships’ right hand by joining client and board/committee calls, helping prepare agendas, and taking notes.
Inventory Management
- Support inventory management systems and update available to sell (ATS) reports monthly
Reporting
- Review retail accounts' monthly sell through reports and share findings and feedback with the team
- Draft market feedback reports for the Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; background in business, fashion, marketing, or a related field is a plus
- 1 to 2 years of experience in sales, retail, wholesale, or account support (internships count)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or Faire is a plus
- Interest in social enterprise, ethical fashion, and artisan made products
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission
Benefits
- The opportunity to join a mission-driven team making a lasting difference in the lives of women artisans across Latin America
- A close-knit, collaborative, and high-trust work environment where your contributions are visible and valued
- Competitive nonprofit salary commensurate with experience
- Fully remote with flexibility
- Room to grow — this role has a clear path toward expanded portfolio responsibility and team leadership
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your experience and why you are passionate about Mercado Global’s mission to
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To apply to any of our internship opportunities, please send your resume, cover letter and portfolio (when applicable) to internships@mercadoglobal.org. Subject of the email should be the title of the internship you are applying for. Please note: if your resume, cover letter or portfolio (when applicable) is missing, your application will not be considered.
Classification: Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available
Location: Panajachel Guatemala at least the 3 first months
Time Commitment: 3-6 months, semester, or yearlong. 15 hours per week minimum
Start date: Flexible
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Designer, the Design Intern will be based in our office in Panajachel, Guatemala, or remotely. The intern will gain valuable experience in design processes, production processes, and logistics, as well as broad exposure to both the social enterprise and fashion industries. This position requires a minimum commitment of 6 months. Start dates are flexible.
Key Requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Spanish
- Current or recent college graduate from an accredited four-year institution, graduate students also welcome
- Ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in a confidential environment
- Interest in MG's work
- Demonstrated interest in non-profit development and international work
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent organizational skills
- Self-motivation, proactive and drive
Preferred Skills
- Adobe Illustrator (AI)
- Trello
- Google Docs
Classification: Part time or Full-time / Unpaid but credits are available
Location: Panajachel, Guatemala
Time Commitment: 3, 6 months or year long / 15 hours per week minimum
Start date: Flexible
Position Overview
Reporting to and working closely with the Development Associate, the Photography Intern supports content creation through storytelling, photography and filmmaking.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating audiovisual content for social media and website, aligning to Mercado Global’s message
- Photo and video editing
- Conduct interviews with artisans and office team members and make transcripts.
- Support product photography when necessary.
- Work with marketing team to support social media strategy
- Work with community development team to strategically develop content in line with marketing and fundraising goals
Key Requirements
- Verifiable studies or experience in photography/filmmaking
- Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom or similar software
- Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, power director 365, DaVinci Resolve, or other Own equipment
- Native or Professional working proficiency in Spanish
- Lives in or is willing to relocate to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Logistics
- Guatemala based or remote
- Full-time
- Reports to Design + PD Manager