Wholesale Apparel Receptionist

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Summer Fridays

Leading retailers exposure

Product lifecycle exposure

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to welcome visitors, manage the reception area, and support executives with calendar coordination and mail handling.

This on-site role requires 2+ years of receptionist experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position offers a fast-paced fashion environment with opportunities to collaborate across design, production, and operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receptionist/ administrative support experience.
• Fashion industry experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and work demand.

Responsibilities

• Welcome employees, visitors, and vendors warmly and professionally
• Escort visitors to their meeting locations and alert employees of their arrival
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars for executives as needed
• Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and filing
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting rooms as required

Skills

Receptionist experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Flexibility and adaptability

2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a fast-paced apparel manufacturer specializing in quick turn production for juniors, women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing. The company is recognized for high standards in design, quality, and timely delivery to retail partners and brands. Teams collaborate closely across design, production, and operations to bring fashion-forward products to market efficiently. We are growing and seeking a full-time Front Desk Receptionist to join the team!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome employees, visitors, and vendors warmly and professionally
• Escort visitors to their meeting locations and alert employees of their arrival
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars for executives as needed
• Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and filing
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting rooms as required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receptionist or administrative support experience. Fashion industry experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and work demand

What We Offer

• 401k
• Summer Fridays!
• Opportunity to work with leading retailers and nationally recognized brands
• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from development through production
• Collaborative, fast paced, and creative work environment
• Professional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization

Target compensation for this role begins at $50k, dependent on experience.