Junior Account Manager-Sales

Core Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and raises

401k matching

Generous vacation

Open kitchen

Job summary

Core Home in New York City is seeking a highly organized Junior Account Manager to join our fast-paced Sales team. You will support wholesale retail accounts, coordinate product samples, and ensure deadlines are met from concept to execution.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong communication, and a proactive, ownership-minded approach in a dynamic housewares environment. Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Sales, Account Management, or related fields.
• Wholesale company experience is highly preferred.
• Extremely organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales team with day-to-day management of key retail accounts.
• Prepare for customer meetings, including presentations, samples, pricing, product information, and follow-up.
• Manage customer and product data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinate and track product samples, approvals, revisions, and customer deadlines.
• Assist with new item setup, customer forms, pricing, product specifications, and account documentation.
• Track open items, deadlines, and follow-ups to keep projects on schedule.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Operations, and other internal teams to support customer needs.
• Maintain organized account files, meeting notes, sample records, and customer information.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and proactively follow through from start to finish.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Job description

We are a fashion-forward housewares company that is looking for the best and brightest to join our talented team in the heart of New York City. We pride ourselves on bringing the best to market, being the best place to work, and to always improving. Sound like somewhere you want to build your career? Keep reading to learn more about us!

We manufacture and sell kitchenware and hydration products for all types of retailers - from national chains all over the world to independent shops in small towns throughout the US. We are proud to have built an incredible team of diverse people over the last 13 years in our offices throughout the world. As our business continues to grow, we are in search of passionate and talented candidates to join our Account Management team.

Who you are

You-- an entrepreneurial spirited individual looking for unlimited growth opportunity. Looking for a fast-pace environment that will keep you motivated and on your toes! You have previous experience as a Junior Account Manager or sales coordinator in the housewares industry. You are collaborative, detail-oriented person who is highly organized, efficient, and creative. You can prioritize workload effectively and demonstrate ability to meet challenging deadlines. You enjoy traveling (internationally and domestically)!

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Junior Account Manager to join our fast-paced Sales team at a leading fashion housewares company.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on managing multiple priorities, takes ownership of their work, and cares about getting the details right. You’ll work closely with your sales team and cross-functional teams to support key wholesale retail accounts and help keep customer programs moving from concept through execution.

What You’ll Do

• Support your Sales team with the day-to-day management of key retail accounts.
• Prepare for customer meetings, including presentations, samples, pricing, product information, and follow-up.
• Manage customer and product data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Coordinate and track product samples, approvals, revisions, and customer deadlines.
• Assist with new item setup, customer forms, pricing, product specifications, and account documentation.
• Track open items, deadlines, and follow-ups to keep projects on schedule.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Operations, and other internal teams to support customer needs.
• Maintain organized account files, meeting notes, sample records, and customer information.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and proactively follow through from start to finish.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in Sales, Account Management, Sales Support, Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field.
• Wholesale company experience and a strong understanding of the retail environment are highly preferred.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Able to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Competitive pay, based on experience level
• Performance based generous bonuses and raises evaluated annually
• 401k with matching policy
• Generous vacation policy
• Open kitchen stocked with snacks and gourmet freshly ground coffee