Sales Assistant -Private Label & Mass Division

Job Description

• Build relationships with Accounts and Buying Assistants in the discount sector • Assist and support the sales team with all prep work for all meetings and presentations, including creating decks and picture packages. • Assist the team with comp shop / photos and reports. • Prepare and write orders for entry • Gather and analyze selling information from customers • Manage and respond to all customer inquiries • Responsible for all market planning and logistics in the discount sector; including appointment scheduling, showroom set up/break down, note taking, preparing account line sheets • Sample management; including inbound and outbound from Factory and Customers in the discount division • Prepare and maintain showroom for season markets, unpacking samples

Qualifications

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills • Inquisitive about selling and growing in sales function • Ability to anticipate needs of sales team and customer • Motivated to build relationships and establish trust with customers • Must be outgoing and adaptable to customer needs • Must be an active listener • Basic understanding of Retail Math • Ability to thrive in fast paced environment • Coachable – Emotional Intelligence • Ability to Prioritize Work and problem solve • Organized and Strong follow up skills • Strong communication skills - Listening, Oral, Written • System Ability – MS Office Proficient, MS Excel – Advanced

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA • Retirement Savings Plan Match • Annual Salary $50,000 -$55,000 • The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.