Apparel Sales Support Specialist — NYC On-site

Children's Apparel Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Apparel Network is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant in New York, NY to support the sales team with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks.

You will prepare sales materials, update orders and accounts, and maintain accurate records in internal systems while coordinating communications between sales reps, customers, and internal departments such as merchandising, production, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to build positive relationships with buyers and internal teams.
• Clear, professional communication (written and verbal) for sales correspondence and presentations.
• Foundational sales skills, including comfort with sales processes, follow-up, and supporting account management.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, samples, and documentation with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, email and CRM systems; comfortable working with data and reports.
• Ability to work on-site in New York, NY, and collaborate in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Prior experience in apparel, wholesale, or retail sales support is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in business or merchandising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks.
• Prepare sales materials and update order and account information.
• Maintain accurate records in internal systems and coordinate communications between sales reps, customers, and internal departments (merchandising, production, logistics).
• Assist with sample management, line sheets, and showroom preparation, and track sales performance, inventory, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Sales fundamentals

Organizational skills

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Data reporting

On-site NY

Apparel/retail exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/merchandising degree a plus

Job description

Children’s Apparel Network is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant in New York, NY to support the sales team with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks.

You will prepare sales materials, update orders and accounts, and maintain accurate records in internal systems while coordinating communications between sales reps, customers, and internal departments such as merchandising, production, and logistics.