Sales Assistant

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International is a fast-growing home décor company supplying major North American retailers with trend-driven products across pillows, bedding, rugs, and more. The Sales Assistant role supports the sales team in managing key retail accounts, coordinating buyer communications, and ensuring timely order fulfillment.

The position emphasizes organization, proactive account management, and collaboration with design, production, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in wholesale sales, account coordination, merchandising, retail operations, or related role.
• Experience supporting retail accounts within home décor, consumer products, fashion, or lifestyle is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with confidence interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in retail, consumer products, merchandising, and emerging trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Executives with day-to-day management of key retail accounts and customer relationships.
• Assist with buyer communication, follow-ups, product requests, and account needs.
• Oversee order processing and account setup to ensure accuracy and on-time fulfillment.
• Maintain line sheets, sales presentations, product information, and showroom materials for buyer meetings.
• Monitor product, category, and retail trends and share insights with the sales team.
• Partner with Design, Production, and Supply Chain to track product development, timelines, orders, and deliverables.
• Organize, photograph, prepare, and ship product samples for customer reviews and presentations.
• Support sales reporting, forecasting, order reconciliation, and ongoing account maintenance.
• Assist with showroom preparation, buyer meetings, market appointments, and customer presentations.
• Help identify opportunities to expand assortments within existing accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Market/retail trend awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

EnVogue International is a fast-growing, trend-driven home décor company creating products for some of the largest retailers in North America. Since 2008, we’ve built a diverse portfolio spanning decorative pillows, bedding, rugs, bath, kitchen textiles, home fragrance, furniture, tabletop, and more.

Our teams work at the intersection of design, trend, and retail, turning emerging ideas into products that reach customers nationwide. With an entrepreneurial culture, global manufacturing capabilities, and a constantly evolving product portfolio, EnVogue offers designers the opportunity to have a real creative impact and see their ideas come to life in the marketplace.

About the Role

As a Sales Assistant (Assistant Account Executive - internally), you will support the sales team in managing key retail accounts and bringing EnVogue’s trend-driven home décor collections to market. You will help coordinate day-to-day account needs, buyer communication, order execution, product presentations, and cross-functional follow-up. This role is ideal for an organized, proactive professional looking to grow a career in wholesale sales and account management within the consumer products, fashion, and retail industry.

What You'll Do

• Support Account Executives with the day-to-day management of key retail accounts and customer relationships.


• Assist with buyer communication, follow-ups, product requests, and account needs.


• Oversee order processing and account setup to ensure accuracy and on-time fulfillment.


• Maintain line sheets, sales presentations, product information, and showroom materials for buyer meetings.


• Monitor product, category, and retail trends and share relevant insights with the sales team.


• Partner with Design, Production, and Supply Chain to track product development, timelines, orders, and customer deliverables.


• Organize, photograph, prepare, and ship product samples for customer reviews and presentations.


• Support sales reporting, forecasting, order reconciliation, and ongoing account maintenance.


• Assist with showroom preparation, buyer meetings, market appointments, and customer presentations.


• Help identify opportunities to expand assortments and grow business within existing accounts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field.


• 2+ years of experience in wholesale sales, account coordination, merchandising, retail operations, or a related role.


• Experience supporting retail accounts within home décor, consumer products, fashion, or lifestyle is a plus.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with confidence interacting with customers and internal teams.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.


• Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong interest in retail, consumer products, merchandising, and emerging trends.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

EnVogue International reserves the right to adjust compensation within or beyond the stated range based on experience, market conditions, and internal compensation considerations.