RTW SALES ASSISTANT - New York, United States - PRM FASHION SEARCH

Description

RTW SALES ASSISTANT – Leading Iconic Brands


JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are currently seeking a dynamic Sales Assistant, with the desire to learn multiple facets of the wholesale business.

The position will directly support sales across multiple divisions of women's fashion, including, but not limited to – private label, cashmere, contemporary & elevated branded RTW.

The right candidate will provide key administrative responsibilities, sales support & system management. The role will directly report to the Account Executive managing these areas.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate will provide key administrative responsibilities, systems support, research and development information, and reports directly to Account Executive
Liaise on daily tasks involving Sales, Customer Service, Production and Design teams
Purchase order management
Process, log, update and track customer purchase orders from receipt to shipment
Generate, manage, update, maintain and distribute reports – Inventory, open to sell, customer order logs, selling reports, etc.
Maintain organization of system files – Line sheets, cads, buy charts, time and action
Interface, follow-up & initiate customer outreach
Attend meetings and take detailed notes
Meeting/ Market preparation – Manage & distribute agenda, schedule appointments, reserve meeting space, prepare meetings, organize samples, meeting/buy recaps
Order, photograph & track customer samples and distribute
PP/TOP sample management – Monitor and track incoming/outgoing samples, alert to late samples and log approvals
Provide system and general administrative support
Entry level account responsibility, to include management of all aspects business management


QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2 years related experience, preferably in wholesale/non-retail fashion
Must be able to work in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize, focus and provide complete follow through on all aspects of responsibility
Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Strategic thinker with initiative & follow-through
Eager & willing to learn and grow (aptitude to learn new systems quickly is a must)
Possesses a strong work ethic
Capability to multi-task in a fast pace office environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills, creative thinker and problem-solving ability
Experience working with major department stores & off-price, a plus
Experience working with high-end independent boutique business, a plus
Experience with Blue Cherry a plus
Experience working with EDI's a plus


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Role will require being office daily
Benefits & PTO available