ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER

Haddad Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands, a legacy leader in children's apparel, is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to support the Global Sales team. You will help manage multiple accounts, handle sample requests, and align internal teams to meet partner needs.

Based in New York, the role involves market week support, collaboration with design and sales, and ongoing training on Haddad Brands systems. Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field.
• Prior internships and/or related experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Sales Manager and the Global Sales team with multiple accounts.
• Manage all sample requests and ensure timely responses.
• Communicate daily with internal teams on tasks and progress.
• Recap meetings and follow up on actionable next steps.
• Support GTM market preparation and NY market week appointments with retailers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Haddad is a privately held family business with over 100 years of experience in the children's apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi's, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children's wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Montreal.

Overview

The Assistant Sales Manager will assist a Sales Manager and the Global Sales team with multiple accounts while managing all sample requests.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the international partnership
• Master usage of Haddad Brands systems which are applicable to the international business
• Partner with Associate Sales Manager and Sales Manager on administrative support needed internally and externally
• Participate in Haddad Brands trainings including on-boarding sessions as well as systems tutorials
• Communicate daily with internal teams on tasks completed and pending to ensure the needs of the international partners are being met
• Recap all internal and external meetings and follow up on the actionable next steps
• Ensure samples are effectively managed and pack/unpack samples for all necessary market appointments
• Support the sales and design team on GTM market preparation
• Support international customers in off calendar NY market week appointments with their retailers
• Special projects as needed

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field
• Prior internships and/or related experience required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.

Salary Description

$50,000 - $65,000 per year