Wholesale Sales Assistant, Footwear

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

Sales Assistant – Footwear

Overview

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Wholesale Sales Assistant to support our Footwear Sales team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth communication between sales, production, and retail partners, while helping drive operational excellence and account satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting & Analysis:
• Provide weekly spreadsheet updates to the Account Executive on open orders, sales status, and key account metrics.
• Generate and maintain sales reports, inventory summaries, and sell-through data.
• Assist with evaluating sell-through reports and support the Sales team in managing reorders or markdown strategies.
• Sample & Market Support:
• Receive and manage Top-of-Production (TOP) samples; send to retailers and internal teams as needed.
• Organize, track, and distribute product samples, catalogs, and photo assets.
• Assist with showroom setup, market preparation, and trade show presentations.
• Account & Client Support:
• Act as a point of contact for wholesale accounts, handling inquiries and providing timely updates.
• Support the sales team in researching potential new clients and maintaining communication with existing accounts.
• Order Processing & Management:
• Enter and track customer purchase orders from initial entry through final shipment.
• Follow up with shipping and production to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Handle any order changes, updates, or issues between the Account Executive, production, and factory teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Serve as a liaison between Sales, Production, Design, and Customer Service to ensure accurate and efficient order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with internal teams to communicate retailer requirements and resolve any issues quickly.
  

Skills And Competencies Required

• 1–3 years of experience in wholesale sales support, preferably within footwear, fashion, or consumer goods.
• Experience working with major department stores, specialty stores & off price retailers in the US.
• Experience with EDI strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in Excel with a high volume of data
• High energy level and a passion for your work and the overall business
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs
  
  

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $65k - $75k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSs)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
  
  

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.