At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO in driving commercial strategies and operational excellence for a scaling startup.
- Company: ActiveDrip, a dynamic skincare and wellness brand with Japanese roots, based in London.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, potential for full-time role, and access to exclusive product launches.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and equity discussions.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of an exciting international market launch and build a real fundraising track record.
- Qualifications: Background in business or finance; passion for beauty and wellness is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
ActiveDrip is a Japanese-rooted recovery skincare & wellness brand based in London, with production and manufacturing in Spain & Japan. We are bringing science-backed, barrier-first formulations to Western consumers. Founded by a former Tokyo resident of 12+ years with deep roots in Japanese beauty science, we are at an exciting inflection point with SEIS/EIS fundraising underway, first export orders completed, and active expansion into the US, EU & India. We are a lean, ambitious founding team and this role sits right at the centre of it.
This is not a coffee-and-admin internship. You will be the founder's commercial right hand owning the numbers, driving investor and distributor outreach, and building the operational backbone of a scaling cosmetics startup. You will touch every part of the business and leave with a skillset most graduates spend years trying to acquire.
What you'll actually do:
- Build and maintain financial models - P&L, unit economics, COGS, margin by SKU and market
- Support the SEIS/EIS fundraising round: prepare investor materials, track outreach, and run due diligence prep
- Research and qualify potential investors, angels, and VCs in beauty, wellness, and consumer goods
- Conduct market analysis across target geographies US, EU
- Build distributor and retailer longlist pipelines; prepare outreach decks and briefing docs
- Coordinate with external labs and manufacturers on costing, MOQs, and production timelines
- Own commercial data: sales reporting, sell-through analysis, forecasting inputs
- Support B2B export operations — documentation, logistics coordination, compliance checks
- Assist with regulatory and compliance tracking across EU, UK, and US markets
- Contribute to pitch deck iterations, board-ready summaries, and investor update emails
Skills we're looking for:
- Market research
- Excel / Google Sheets
- Investor relations
- FMCG / beauty knowledge
- Supply chain basics
- Export / B2B ops
- Competitive analysis
Background in business, finance, economics, or management. Experience in a startup, consultancy, or brand is a strong plus. Passion for beauty, wellness, or Asian consumer culture is genuinely valued.
What you'll get:
- Work directly with the CEO on live decisions — fundraising, product, operations
- Strong performers move to a full-time commercial role at the end of 3–4 months
- Front-row seat to an international market launch — US, UK, EU
- Build a real fundraising track record SEIS/EIS, angel rounds, pitch materials
- Full ActiveDrip product set + early access to new launches
- Startup equity pathway
- For the right hire converting to full-time, equity conversation is on the table
The kind of person who thrives here:
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy figuring things out without a handbook
- You are as comfortable in a spreadsheet as you are writing a one-pager for an investor
- You move fast, communicate clearly, and flag blockers early
- You want to understand a business end-to-end, not just own one narrow function
- You have an interest in the beauty, wellness, or consumer goods industry
Commercial & Operations Intern Founder's Associate at Active Drip Solutions Ltd employer: Wayne State University
Fraser Coutts & Partners is an excellent employer for aspiring professionals seeking meaningful experience in a dynamic environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers valuable opportunities to learn directly from the CEO and engage in diverse projects that enhance your skill set. Located in the UK, the supportive work culture encourages self-starters to thrive while contributing to impactful business initiatives.
