Sales Assistant, Department Stores

Alice and Olivia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice and Olivia in New York, NY is looking for a Sales Assistant to join their Domestic Wholesale sales team. This position supports Account Executives, compiles weekly selling reports, manages logistics, and assists in market preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of wholesale experience. Responsibilities include excellent Excel knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and accounts.

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of wholesale experience.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of organization.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile and oversee weekly selling reports.
• Manage EDI and bulk order entry processes.
• Assist in market appointments with major accounts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The sales assistant will join the Domestic Wholesale sales team, under the Department Store umbrella reporting directly to the Senior Director while supporting the Account Executives. The sales assistant will work alongside another assistant on the team as well as work cross functionally internally and with the assistants within our account matrix.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Weekly Management

• Compile and oversee weekly selling reports
• Compile and update weekly best sellers for total department
• Create weekly ATS packages for accounts based on selling analysis
• Complete website copy and assist with sample management

Logistical support

• EDI management
• Bulk order entry and management of order check process
• Review inventory oversolds weekly, action order updates or recut needs

Market support

• Create and update market prep materials
• Assist in market appointments with all major accounts
• Review market notes, pictures and sales adds/requests
• Model dressing and sample support

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ year of wholesale experience
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Strong analytical skillset with ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize/manage day-to-day workload
• Detail oriented with attention to accuracy and high level of organization
• Self-motivated problem solver
• An excellent communicator both verbal and written. Comfortable speaking to many internal and external teams

$55,000 - $65,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY- based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience, level, skillset and balancing internal equity relative to the other AO employees.)

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.