Wholesale Sales Assistant - Men's Apparel

True North Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant to support men's brands sold through Saks and Neiman Marcus.

You will collaborate with senior sales executives to coordinate seasonal business, manage account relationships, and handle orders and showroom operations. Responsibilities include maintaining showroom samples and inventories, preparing market materials, and producing weekly selling reports.

Competenze

• 1–2 years of experience in wholesale fashion or a related non-retail environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and proactive follow-up.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with BlueCherry and EDI is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related field preferred.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Work under pressure

Learning mindset

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

BlueCherry

EDI systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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.