Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant | Wholesale Apparel C-Life Group | New York City, NY (On-Site) Compensation: $60,000-$85,000 base salary, depending on experience Location: New York City, NY (On-Site) C-Life Group is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our growing New York City team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in wholesale apparel sales, merchandising, or account management while gaining exposure to major retail partners across the country. In this role, you'll work closely with an experienced Sales Executive, supporting customer accounts, retailer meetings, product samples, order management, and sales operations. You'll get a firsthand look at how apparel products move from concept to retail shelves while developing the skills needed to grow within the organization. What You'll Be Doing Partner with a Sales Executive to support retailer accounts and daily sales activities Prepare samples, presentations, reports, and materials for buyer meetings Organize and maintain product samples in the showroom Track orders, inventory, sales reports, and point-of-sale data Assist with order entry, product tracking, and sample management Coordinate with production and internal teams to ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items Maintain and organize sales information using Excel and other business systems Recap meetings and communicate key action items internally Gradually take on client and buyer communication responsibilities as you learn the business Jump in wherever needed to support a fast-paced, collaborative team What We're Looking For Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Interest in fashion, apparel, retail, or consumer products Customer-service mindset and positive attitude Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Willingness to learn, take direction, and show initiative Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred Nice to Have, But Not Required 1-2 years of experience in apparel wholesale, sales support, merchandising, retail, customer service, or a related field Experience working with product samples, inventory, or order management Exposure to wholesale apparel or retail environments Experience with BlueCherry or BPRODUCT is a plus, but not required Who This Role Is Great For Recent graduates looking to start a career in fashion, apparel, or sales Retail, customer service, or merchandising professionals interested in transitioning into wholesale apparel Highly organized individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and learning the business side of fashion Professionals looking for long-term career growth within a collaborative organization Why Join C-Life Group? Gain hands-on exposure to the wholesale apparel industry Work with nationally recognized retail partners Learn directly from experienced sales professionals Build valuable experience in sales, merchandising, and account management Clear path to grow into a Sales Associate role and eventually manage your own retailer accounts Additional Job Application Terms This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia. We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.