Sales Assistant - Discount & Off-Price Division

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the daily sales activities of the Sales team in the Discount and Off-Price Division.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements

• 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.