Sales Assistant

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discounts

Summer Fridays

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking a Sales Assistant in New York to support sales strategies, manage follow-up and customer service, and position the brand for growth. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with product, marketing and operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of wholesale apparel sales experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Bachelor’s degree preferred; SAP familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Superior organizational and communication skills; team-oriented and outgoing.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented.
• 1–2 years of wholesale apparel sales experience or training.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; SAP familiarity and MS Office proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of sales strategies by performing general sales activities including follow-up and customer service.
• Develop and maintain tracking sheets; analyze sales trends to advise account executives.
• Track POs, shipments, inventories and ATS; input and follow-up orders in the system.
• Prepare showroom for market; coordinate samples and distribute marketing materials.

Skills

Superior organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Sales

Our sales professionals have a major impact on our business as they develop and implement the projections, forecasts and long-range planning strategies that will fuel our success today and into the future. A career in sales puts you alongside talented people working cross-functionally throughout our organization. The challenges are exciting, the pace is fast, and you'll have a chance to build a career of almost limitless possibilities.

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Sales

Our sales professionals have a major impact on our business as they develop and implement the projections, forecasts and long-range planning strategies that will fuel our success today and into the future. A career in sales puts you alongside talented people working cross-functionally throughout our organization. The challenges are exciting, the pace is fast, and you'll have a chance to build a career of almost limitless possibilities.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Sales Assistant supports the execution of strategies set by the Vice President of Sales by performing general sales activities including follow-up and customer service, in order to maximize sales and margins, support and promote the brand(s), where appropriate, and maintain optimal relationships with customers.

Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and maintain tracking sheets to monitor and analyze sales by style and by customer on a weekly basis; analyze customer purchase histories and current sales records to identify sales trends and suggest potential actions to account executives

Operations & Results

• Track and update regularly the status of POs, shipments, inventories and ATS; accept, input, track and follow-up on orders in the system
• Coordinate preparation of showroom for market; track and manage current and past season samples; coordinate distribution of marketing, PR and licensor samples
• Contribute to and create presentations and line sheets for market by classification, materials, colors and deliveries; keep updated and maintain archive; manage the showroom calendar
• Assist with general duties including team expenses and supplies

Customers & Relationships

• Partner with internal customers and colleagues including Production, Operations, Imports, and Shipping to ensure timely delivery of goods

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented and outgoing
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training in wholesale apparel sales
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP a plus

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams .