Wholesale Sales Assistant – Men’s Apparel

Job Overview

An established multi-brand fashion wholesaler is in search of a Wholesale Fashion Sales Coordinator to provide sales, merchandising, and administrative assistance for its men’s brands distributed through Saks and Neiman Marcus. The role involves working closely with senior sales professionals to manage seasonal business, nurture client relationships, and ensure efficient wholesale operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Account Executive with daily sales tasks and customer service efforts.

• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with buyers and assistant buyers at key retail partners.

• Handle order processing accurately and timely, including order entry, purchase orders, and EDI transactions.

• Keep in communication with retail clients regarding deadlines, order updates, and other time-sensitive matters.

• Photograph merchandise for sales meetings, line sheets, and sample deliveries.

• Organize and monitor showroom samples while maintaining precise inventory records.

• Assist with seasonal market preparations, including showroom setup, merchandise display, and customer visits coordination.

• Participate in showroom meetings and document important discussion points and action items.

• Ensure the preparation, dispatch, and tracking of market materials and samples for retail clients.

• Create and update Excel spreadsheets to track upcoming purchases, sales performance, and inventory levels.

• Support basic sales reporting, retail analysis, and calculations.

• Maintain brand inventory records and seasonal reference materials.

• Compile and distribute weekly selling reports utilizing data from retail partners.

• Contribute to various sales department projects and initiatives as required.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in the wholesale fashion sector or a similar non-retail fashion setting.

• Strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal prowess, and proactive follow-up techniques.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain organization, and see tasks through to completion.

• Desire to learn, strong work ethic, and openness to taking on new tasks.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced office environment, handling pressure while juggling multiple tasks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with BlueCherry and EDI systems is a bonus.

• A bachelor’s degree in Fashion or a related field is preferred.