What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wholesale Sales Assistant position at Lele Sadoughi?
An industry leader in accessories, Lisa ‘Lele’ Sadoughi has more than 20 years of experience designing collectible headbands, maximal costume jewelry, jeweled sunglasses, specialty handbags and more. Originally from Dallas, Lele moved to New York to design for Rebecca Taylor, Ippolita, Banana Republic, Anthropologie and Neiman Marcus, to name a few. In 2006, she launched the first ever jewelry collection for J.Crew and grew the business significantly over the next five years, creating pieces that are still sold today. Lele held the Jewelry Design Director role at Tory Burch before starting her own brand in 2012. Initially a jewelry line, Lele Sadoughi has expanded to other categories to become the ultimate accessories destination. Lele is best known for her iconic knotted, jeweled headbands, and wildly colorful, playful jewelry. The company has grown with the support of over 150 global retailers and has been worn by countless leaders such as Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya & Helen Mirren.
Sales Assistant – Role Overview:
The Sales Assistant will support the Sales Director in driving growth across key accounts while ensuring seamless execution across all stages of the sales cycle. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with sales, logistics, operations, and marketing to support both day-to-day business and market initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prospect and onboard new accounts through targeted market research and outreach
- Partner with Logistics to ensure clear client communication and timely order fulfillment
- Support the Director of Sales with order management, market appointments, pre-market preparation, and post-market follow-up
- Manage all sample requests across wholesale
- Assist with showroom operations, including setup, merchandising, and execution for key markets
- Support new account setup by coordinating cross-functionally with credit and operations teams
- Oversee order flow, including order entry, tracking, and shipping follow-up
- Maintain accurate data in ERP systems, ensuring pricing, terms, and allocations are correct
- Maintain shared trackers and internal documents to support team alignment
- Compile and maintain weekly and monthly selling reports, including sell-through analysis
Our Best Fit Candidate:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Minimum 3 years of experience in contemporary fashion or accessories preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Solid understanding of retail math and sales reporting
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- NYC/Metro based, hybrid work schedule