Sales Assistant

Ground Up International; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan & recognition programs

Paid vacation, holidays

Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off

Friendly, creative & collaborative

Equal opportunity employer

Resumo da oferta

Ground Up International is seeking a Sales Assistant to support our Sales team and retail/brand partners. The role involves onboarding partners, creating item setups, processing orders, and producing reports.

You will coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth launches and ongoing support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in partner support or sales operations, with strong organization and communication skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in partner support, account coordination, customer success, or sales operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a day-to-day contact for retail and brand partner inquiries and provide timely follow-up.
• Support Sales and cross-functional teams to build strong partner relationships and understand partner needs.
• Assist with onboarding new retail partners and brand programs, including account setup and order flow.
• Create and maintain item setups, POs, and sales orders in internal systems.
• Submit, track, and revise sales orders to ensure on-time execution.
• Manage open PO and oversold reports and flag issues to the Sales team.
• Provide operational and administrative support across accounts.
• Prepare partner-facing materials, reports, and presentations.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables to keep partner programs on track.
• Maintain partner records, track KPIs, and identify process improvements.

Conhecimentos

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: SalesAssistant (Onsite- 5 Days a week)

Job Summary:

Ground Up is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our Sales team and the retail and brand partners we serve. Working closely with Sales and cross- functional teams, you will keep accounts running smoothly, from partner onboarding and item setup to order management and reporting. The ideal candidate is service-minded, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About Ground Up:

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.
Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:

• Service

• People

• Teamwork

• Opportunity

• Results

• Innovation

• Trust

Key Responsibilities:

Partner Support & Onboarding

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for retail and brand partner inquiries, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Support the Sales team and cross- functional teams in building strong partner relationships by understanding each partner’s needs, objectives, and operational requirements.
• Assist with onboarding new retail partners and brand programs, including account setup, item creation, and order flow.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth partner launches and ongoing support.

Order & Account Management

• Create and maintain item setups, purchase orders (POs), and sales orders in internal systems.
• Submit, track, and revise sales orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time execution.
• Manage open PO and oversold reports, flagging issues to the Sales team as they arise.
  

Operational & Administrative Support

• Support sales operations to ensure seamless execution across accounts.

• Assist with preparing partner-facing materials, reports, and presentations.

• Monitor timelines and deliverables across accounts to keep partner programs on track.
  

Reporting, Systems & Sales Support

• Maintain accurate partner records, documentation, and activity in internal systems.
• Track key partner metrics and operational KPIs.
• Prepare partner-facing materials, reports, and presentations.
• Identify process improvements that strengthen the partner experience and operational efficiency.
  

Market & Product Knowledge

• Develop working knowledge of product offerings, including categories, seasonality, costing, and assortments.

• Stay informed on industry trends and partner needs to proactively support success initiatives.

Training & Professional Development

• Participate in onboarding, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Seek feedback and collaborate with team members to continuously improve performance and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in partner support, account coordination, customer success, or sales operations.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting wholesale retail partners in footwear, fashion, or consumer goods.

• Experience supporting multiple brands or licensed programs.

• Service-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn and grow.

GUP Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan & access to employee recognition programs.

• Paid vacation, holidays, Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off & more!

• Friendly, fun, creative& collaborativework environment.

• Ground Up International is an equal opportunity employer.