Wholesale Sales Assistant - Men's Apparel

Hire Consulting Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant to support men's brands sold through Saks and Neiman Marcus. You will work with senior sales executives to coordinate seasonal business, maintain client relationships, and ensure smooth wholesale operations.

Responsibilities include order processing, merchandising support, showroom organization, and market preparation. 1–2 years in wholesale fashion and proficiency with MS Office are preferred; knowledge of BlueCherry/EDI is

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years of experience in wholesale fashion or related non-retail fashion environment.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proactive follow-up.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and see tasks through to completion.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with BlueCherry and EDI systems is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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 order entry, purchase orders, and EDI transactions.
• Communicate with retail partners regarding deadlines and order updates.
• Photograph merchandise for sales appointments, line sheets, and samples shipments.
• Organize and track showroom samples with accurate inventory records.
• Support showroom market preparation and 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 activity, 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 from retail partners.
• Contribute to additional sales department projects as needed.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Proactiveness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

BlueCherry

EDI systems

Jobbeschreibung

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.