Burberry VIP Sample Assistant (Temporary)

Burberry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry seeks a fully on-site Showroom Support Assistant in New York to maintain the showroom, manage sample trafficking, and assist with fittings and related preparations. Responsibilities include packing, scheduling, and coordinating shipments, as well as procuring showroom supplies and supporting VIP mailings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel); FashionGPS familiarity

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the New York Corporate Office in person Monday-Friday.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and follow-up on multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel); familiarity with FashionGPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the New York showroom and manage sample trafficking both domestically and internationally.
• Assist with fittings, dressing requests, and prep work for fittings (pull product, organize tailoring).
• Handle packing, scheduling, and tracking sample deliveries via courier services.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Collaborative

Education

MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

FashionGPS

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain the New York showroom and physical trafficking of all samples both domestically and internationally

• Assist in NY fittings
• Assist with dressing requests and prep work for fittings i.e. pulling product, organizing tailoring etc.
• Responsible for packing, scheduling, and monitoring sample deliveries via messenger & shipping couriers
• Execute product pulls from retail stores for placement
• Order showroom supplies i.e. garment bags, hangers, shopping bags and boxes

Assist with product mailings and giftings

• Gift wrap and organize deliveries of VIP mailing send outs, special gifts, etc.

Responsible for all shipments into and out of the NY office

• Responsible for daily shipments domestically and shipments to international offices
• Unpack all shipments and check-in product
• Write proforma invoices and liaison with internal invoicing team for approval for international shipments

Support with department reports and documents

• Assist with creating and updating sample trafficking documents
• Maintain and update logs related to product, including a gifting, store inventory, shipping and tailoring log
• Support with working on various presentations and special projects, including but not limited to talent bios and comprehensive competitor reports

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Able to work in the New York Corporate Office in person Monday-Friday
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask
• Demonstrates ability to follow-up on projects
• Takes direction well
• Able to handle time sensitive projects
• Collaborative and eager to learn
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel) and FashionGPS (not required, but preferred)

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

• Expected base salary for the role will generally be between $21.00 and $23.00 per hour at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
• This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.