2018 Summer MBA Internship

About Rent the Runway:

Rent the Runway is disrupting the $1.7 trillion global fashion industry by introducing clothing rental as a utility in women’s everyday lives and empowering women to feel like their best selves everyday. We have pioneered the Closet in the Cloud and believe that every person globally will soon have a subscription to fashion. Since our launch in late 2009, we have raised $190M from top-tier investors and built one of the most beloved brands on earth. We are proud to be both a profitable and high-growth business, with a loyal 6MM-strong customer base who share the experience of renting as being empowering and smart.

Our 1000+ employees have a revolutionary spirit that permeates our culture. We’ve built - proprietary technology, a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation, stores of the future, a viral brand, relationships with hundreds of fashion brands - and we are obsessed with continuing to game change our customer experience. We are also trying to revolutionize entrepreneurship itself - proving that diverse teams produce outsized impact. The Rent the Runway Foundation, which our two co-founders launched together in 2015, helps tens of thousands of female entrepreneurs build and scale their own businesses with the mission of founders more clearly representing the demographics of this country.

Position Overview:

As an MBA intern, you will have the unique opportunity to be fully integrated into the Rent the Runway business from the ground level. You will gain a holistic picture of how we have transformed the fashion industry and continue to scale our Reserve business unit while simultaneously building innovative subscription models (RTR Update and RTR Unlimited).

You will dive right into the meaty business problems we are all here to solve - and be part of timely initiatives that are incredibly relevant. Your voice will be heard and your impact will be felt. You will have a seat at the table, a voice in the meetings, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. You will be surrounded by passionate colleagues and visionary leaders who are committed to continuing to disrupt the way women get dressed.

With opportunities across department such as finance, marketing, analytics, planning, retail, product, you will be immersed into your assigned department but also gain exposure to various disciplines for a truly holistic view of our business.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership from day one; jumpstart your post-MBA career as a full-fledged part of our business, immediately owning critical projects, joining cross functional teams, supporting major decisions and liaising with departments across the company
• Take a proactive role in your assigned department by contributing thoughtful and valuable work, taking ownership of assigned tasks, and collaborating with peers and business leaders
• Own various tasks based on department assignments spanning functions such as: strategic planning, financial analysis, customer insights, project execution, research and analysis etc.
• Be challenged to find innovative solutions to unique business challenges and continuously evolving needs, constantly iterating and learning as you go

Qualifications:

• MBA candidate from a top program
• Pre-MBA experience in finance, consulting, or ecommerce, tech, or other relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Proficient in financial analysis, modelling, presentations
• Organized approach to prioritizing projects and ability to multi-task
• Strong business acumen and value on professional business ethics
• Scrappy, roll up your sleeves approach to problem solving
• Proven ability and excitement around functioning in a fast paced environment

Program Benefits:

• Gain unique exposure to various disciplines based on business needs and your individualized strengths
• Stretch your comfort zone, challenge your boundaries, fail, and get better
• Develop your communication, presentation, analytical, strategic, leadership and collaboration skills
• Participate in specialized programming developed by RTR such as networking with executives, lunch learn presentations, mentoring opportunities, leadership development, special projects, etc.