SALES ASSISTANT - Contemporary Knitwear

About Us We are a contemporary knitwear brand blending elevated aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Based in New York, we design refined collections for the modern wardrobe while partnering with leading wholesale stockists and specialty boutiques. Working directly alongside our Sales & Marketing Manager, you will play a hands‑on role in driving our NY territory business forward. This position offers a direct look into the inner workings of wholesale fashion, showroom operations, and commercial brand expansion. What You’ll Do Account Administration: Schedule market appointments, input and process purchase orders, handle in‑season re‑orders, and maintain daily account communication. Showroom & Sample Operations: Keep the showroom presentation market‑ready, manage sample tracking, prep seasonal sample sales, and pull pieces for editorial and press requests. Market Week & Trade Shows: Assist in showroom presentations, support off‑site appointments, and travel to key regional accounts and trade shows (including booth prep, setup, and breakdown). Order Logistics & Service: Conduct basic financial and credit checks prior to shipping, coordinate swaps and returns, and resolve client order inquiries promptly. Market Expansion: Prospect, research, and outreach to new retail partners, specialty stores, and growth opportunities across the territory. Marketing Support: Assist with brand research, digital initiatives, and promotional outreach. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Industry Background: Previous internship or entry‑level experience in fashion wholesale, showroom operations, retail sales, or customer service preferred. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of JOOR (or similar B2B wholesale platforms), Mailchimp, and Adobe Photoshop is a strong plus. Execution & Detail: Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively during fast‑paced market weeks. Client‑Facing Presence: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a professional demeanor. Initiative: Self‑motivated, comfortable working independently, and driven by an entrepreneurial mindset. Salary: $50K+ Benefits Medical/Dental Insurance available after 2 months+ of employment. Retirement Benefits: Eligible for company contributions to the Simple IRA plan after 12 months of employment. Employee discount, allowance WFH, up to 2 days/ week after 3 months Sick and Personal Days Paid Holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential