West Coast Sales Assistant

Steve Madden; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated sales assistant to support sales activities and maintain relationships with customers. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, adaptability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This entry-level role offers a full-time position, focusing on sales and business development with an expected pay range of $25.00-$30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly adaptable at balancing multiple projects.
• Works well in a fast paced environment.
• A self-starter with strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sales Manager with all business functions.
• Complete all asset and image templates for assigned accounts.
• Manage dropship process for assigned accounts.
• Assist with customer needs such as reorders and exchanges.
• Track and update regularly the status of inventories.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability in balancing multiple projects

Strong problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Steve Madden Apparel Division is looking for a highly motivated sales assistant to join our Los Angeles team! The role supports the execution of strategies set by their manager by performing general sales activities in order to maximize sales and margins, support and promote the brand and maintain optimal relationships with customers as well as internal partners. This role also requires superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Must be team oriented and outgoing. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, has the ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines, and is highly detail oriented and meticulous. Excel expert preferred!

Major Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide support to Sales Manager with all business functions for assigned accounts.
• Complete all asset and image templates for assigned accounts.
• Manage dropship process in its entirety for assigned accounts.
• Assist with customer needs, such as EDI management, shipping and extensions, reorders, returns and exchanges if needed.
• Partner with internal customers and colleagues including Production, Operations and Design.
• Track and update regularly the status of inventories and ATS.
• Quickly learn full product line and understand fits, fabrics and silhouettes.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly adaptable at balancing multiple projects.
• Works well in a fast paced environment and executes tasks quickly and efficiently.
• A self‑starter with strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Retail

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