Business Operations Co-Op - Summer 2026

Galore Apparel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A premium apparel brand in Toronto is offering a co-op position focused on business operations and sales support. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions, with responsibilities ranging from customer service to data analysis. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with the core operations team and impact real business outcomes. Ideal for university students seeking real-world experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with the possibility of a full-time offer post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university co-op program in Business, Commerce, Management, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer service and resolve order issues.
• Provide sales support for direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.
• Manage data entry and order tracking using CRM tools.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Experience with e-commerce platforms

Interest in business operations

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Currently enrolled in a university co-op program in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools and spreadsheets

Shopify

Job description

Galore is a Toronto-based premium apparel brand focused on high-end clothing essentials, selling internationally through both direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. As a fast-growing global e-commerce business, our team works closely across business operations, sales, logistics, analytics, and supply chain to build and scale a modern consumer brand.

Position Summary:

This is not a traditional co-op role. During your 4-month work term, you’ll work directly with the founder and core operations team, gaining hands-on exposure to how a real, high-growth e-commerce business is built, scaled, and operated in Canada. You’ll be embedded in day-to-day decision-making and trusted with meaningful, real-world work that directly impacts revenue, customer experience, and growth. You won’t be doing busywork. You’ll be contributing. Based on performance during the term, top-performing students may be invited to apply and interview for a full-time role upon graduation. We are a small, fast-moving team and actively hire strong co-op students who demonstrate initiative, ownership, and results. This is a rare opportunity to finish your degree with real operational experience — and potentially a full-time offer in hand.

Job Responsibilities:

Business Operations & Sales Support

• Assist with customer service, including responding to customer inquiries and resolving order issues that may arise
• Provide sales support across both direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels
• Processing, quoting, and coordinating wholesale and boutique orders

Research & Analysis

• Manage data entry and order tracking using CRM tools and spreadsheets
• Analyze order trends, fulfillment performance, and customer behavior
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales, conversion rates, fulfillment timelines, and logistics metrics
• Conduct competitor and market research within the apparel and consumer brand space

Purchasing & Budgeting

• Coordinate with warehousing and fulfillment partners to ensure appropriate inventory levels
• Assist with inventory tracking and supply planning
• Track departmental spending and assist with profitability and cost analysis

Experience & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university co-op program in Business, Commerce, Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, data analysis, and reporting) and PowerPoint
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (such as Shopify) is an asset
• Strong interest in business operations, sales, e-commerce, or fashion brands
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a flexible, “Swiss-army-knife” mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage priorities with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous co-op or internship experience (ideal for third-year co-op students)
• Sales, customer service, or client-facing experience
• Interest in or knowledge of fashion, apparel, or consumer brands

What You’ll Learn:

• Direct exposure to real business operations (not busywork)
• Hands-on experience across customer service, sales, wholesale, analytics, and logistics
• Mentorship in a founder-led, high-growth environment
• Resume-ready experience in e-commerce and fashion operations
• A genuinely unique and fast-paced co-op experience that stands out from traditional corporate roles

Your career starts here. Apply today! We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)! We’re accepting applications now.