The Sales Assistant supports the sales team in managing key retail accounts by coordinating product information, order management, and customer communication. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth execution from order entry through delivery, while supporting revenue growth and strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Sales Executives in managing day-to-day account needs for key retailers (e.g., mass, department stores, club stores, off-price)
- Shop the competitive market and prepare market pricing reports
- Prepare and maintain sales reports, order summaries, inventory (ATS) and account recaps
- Support meeting preparation including line reviews, presentations, and sample coordination
- Showroom sample management
Order Management
- Track order status from placement through shipment and delivery
- Ensure accuracy of pricing, style details, quantities, and delivery dates
Customer Communication
- Serve as a point of contact for account inquiries regarding orders, product details, and delivery status
- Communicate updates, delays, or issues proactively to internal teams and customers
- Build strong working relationships with retail buying and planning teams
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with Production, Merchandising, and Design teams to ensure alignment on product execution
- Follow up on sample requests, approvals, and product changes
- Coordinate with logistics teams on shipping schedules and routing compliance
Data & Reporting
- Analyze sell-in, order trends, and basic performance metrics
- Support forecasting and replenishment tracking for key programs
Operational Support
- Assist with maintaining assortment sheets, SKU lists, and pricing matrices
- Help ensure compliance with retailer requirements (ticketing, labeling, packaging)
- Support ad hoc projects and account initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field)
- 1–3 years of experience in sales support, merchandising, or account management (apparel preferred)
- Experience with Blue Cherry & Datametrics a plus
- Familiarity with major retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Kohls, Costco, TJX) is a plus
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Team-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
$45,000-50,000 Starting annual salary, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, In-Office, Mon-Fri, 9-5
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Amerex Group does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have current work authorization in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other work authorization that does not require sponsorship)