Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant in NYC (midtown). This role is in office 5 days supporting a leading multi-brand fashion company in Men’s apparel brands. The Sales Assistant will work closely with senior sales leadership and key luxury retail partners, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, helping drive successful seasonal business and day-to-day account operations and administrative support. 70K – 75K Base + Benefits Package

Responsibilities:

• Support Account Executives with daily sales, account management, and customer service activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and assistant buyers at major retail accounts.
• Process customer orders, purchase orders, and EDI transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with retail partners regarding deadlines, shipments, order updates, and other business needs.
• Prepare merchandise photography for sales presentations, line sheets, and sample requests.
• Organize, track, and maintain showroom samples and inventory records.
• Assist with seasonal market preparation, showroom merchandising, and client appointments.
• Coordinate the shipment and tracking of samples and marketing materials.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets to track inventory, sales activity, and future orders.
• Generate weekly sales reports and assist with retail performance analysis.
• Attend sales meetings, document action items, and support departmental projects as needed.
• Keep seasonal reference materials, inventory records, and brand information up to date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in wholesale fashion, apparel, merchandising, sales support, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with EDI systems and/or BlueCherry is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.

Local candidates only. Must be in a commutable range to NYC (midtown) - in-office 5 days. No sponsorship. Must be a US citizen or green card holder (permanent resident).