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.
