Wholesale Sales Assistant - Men's Apparel

Confident Search Consultants; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Confident Search Consultants, a leading wholesale fashion firm, seeks a Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant to support menswear brands sold through Saks and Neiman Marcus. You will assist with sales activities, merchandising, order processing, and showroom coordination.

You will work closely with Account Executives to maintain client relationships, prepare line sheets, track inventory, and help with market preparation and weekly sales reporting.

Qualificações

• 1–2 years in wholesale fashion or related non-retail fashion.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and proactive follow-up.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced office.
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities.
• Comfortable with high-pressure environment and multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with BlueCherry and EDI is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide ongoing support to the Account Executive with daily sales activities and customer service initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with buyers and assistant buyers at key retail accounts.
• Process orders accurately and efficiently, including order entry, purchase orders, and EDI transactions.
• Communicate with retail partners regarding important deadlines, order updates, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Photograph merchandise for sales appointments, line sheets, and sample shipments.
• Organize and track showroom samples while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Support seasonal market preparation, including showroom organization, merchandise presentation, and setup for customer visits.
• Attend showroom meetings and document key discussion points and follow-up items.
• Coordinate the preparation, shipment, and tracking of market materials and samples for retail customers.
• Create and update Excel spreadsheets to monitor upcoming purchases, sales activity, and inventory levels.
• Assist with basic sales reporting, retail analysis, and calculations.
• Keep brand inventory records and seasonal reference books current.
• Compile and distribute weekly selling reports using data from retail partners.
• Contribute to additional sales department projects and initiatives as needed.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EDI systems

BlueCherry

Descrição da vaga

Position Overview

A leading multi-brand fashion wholesale company is seeking a Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant to provide sales, merchandising, and administrative support for its men's brands sold through Saks and Neiman Marcus. This position works closely with senior sales executives to coordinate seasonal business, maintain account relationships, and ensure smooth execution of day-to-day wholesale operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to the Account Executive with daily sales activities and customer service initiatives.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with buyers and assistant buyers at key retail accounts.

• Process orders accurately and efficiently, including order entry, purchase orders, and EDI transactions.

• Communicate with retail partners regarding important deadlines, order updates, and other time-sensitive matters.

• Photograph merchandise for sales appointments, line sheets, and sample shipments.

• Organize and track showroom samples while maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Support seasonal market preparation, including showroom organization, merchandise presentation, and setup for customer visits.

• Attend showroom meetings and document key discussion points and follow-up items.

• Coordinate the preparation, shipment, and tracking of market materials and samples for retail customers.

• Create and update Excel spreadsheets to monitor upcoming purchases, sales activity, and inventory levels.

• Assist with basic sales reporting, retail analysis, and calculations.

• Keep brand inventory records and seasonal reference books current.

• Compile and distribute weekly selling reports using data from retail partners.

• Contribute to additional sales department projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in the wholesale fashion industry or a related non-retail fashion environment.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to follow-up.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and see tasks through to completion.

• Eagerness to learn, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.

• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced office environment while managing multiple assignments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with BlueCherry and EDI systems is a plus.

• A bachelor's degree in Fashion or a related field is preferred.