RTW SALES ASSISTANT - Leading Iconic Brands

RTW SALES ASSISTANT – Leading Iconic Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

We are currently seeking a dynamic Sales Assistant, with the desire to learn multiple facets of the wholesale business. The position will directly support sales across multiple divisions of women’s fashion, including, but not limited to – private label, cashmere, contemporary & elevated branded RTW. The right candidate will provide key administrative responsibilities, sales support & system management. The role will directly report to the Account Executive managing these areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Candidate will provide key administrative responsibilities, systems support, research and development information, and reports directly to Account Executive 
• Liaise on daily tasks involving Sales, Customer Service, Production and Design teams 
• Purchase order management  
• Process, log, update and track customer purchase orders from receipt to shipment 
• Generate, manage, update, maintain and distribute reports – Inventory, open to sell, customer order logs, selling reports, etc.  
• Maintain organization of system files – Line sheets, cads, buy charts, time and action 
• Interface, follow-up & initiate customer outreach  
• Attend meetings and take detailed notes 
• Meeting/ Market preparation – Manage & distribute agenda, schedule appointments, reserve meeting space, prepare meetings, organize samples, meeting/buy recaps 
• Order, photograph & track customer samples and distribute 
• PP/TOP sample management – Monitor and track incoming/outgoing samples, alert to late samples and log approvals 
• Provide system and general administrative support 
• Entry level account responsibility, to include management of all aspects business management

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 1-2 years related experience, preferably in wholesale/non-retail fashion  
• Must be able to work in a team environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to prioritize, focus and provide complete follow through on all aspects of responsibility
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint 
• Strong attention to detail  
• Strategic thinker with initiative & follow-through  
• Eager & willing to learn and grow (aptitude to learn new systems quickly is a must) 
• Possesses a strong work ethic 
• Capability to multi-task in a fast pace office environment  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, creative thinker and problem-solving ability 
• Experience working with major department stores & off-price, a plus  
• Experience working with high-end independent boutique business, a plus 
• Experience with Blue Cherry a plus  
• Experience working with EDI’s a plus 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• Salary $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience  
• Role will require being office daily  
• Benefits & PTO available