Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

The Sales Assistant supports the execution of strategies set by the Vice President of Sales by performing general sales activities including follow-up and customer service, in order to maximize sales and margins, support and promote the brand(s), where appropriate, and maintain optimal relationships with customers.

Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and maintain tracking sheets to monitor and analyze sales by style and by customer on a weekly basis; analyze customer purchase histories and current sales records to identify sales trends and suggest potential actions to account executives

Operations & Results

• Track and update regularly the status of POs, shipments, inventories and ATS; accept, input, track and follow-up on orders in the system
• Coordinate preparation of showroom for market; track and manage current and past season samples; coordinate distribution of marketing, PR and licensor samples
• Contribute to and create presentations and line sheets for market by classification, materials, colors and deliveries; keep updated and maintain archive; manage the showroom calendar
• Assist with general duties including team expenses and supplies

Customers & Relationships

• Partner with internal customers and colleagues including Production, Operations, Imports, and Shipping to ensure timely delivery of goods

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented and outgoing
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training in wholesale apparel sales
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP a plus

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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