What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wholesale Sales Assistant position at SIMKHAI?
The Wholesale Sales Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and market support to the wholesale team. This position plays a key role in preparing for seasonal markets, managing samples, maintaining sales tools, supporting account needs, and helping drive sell-in and sell-through strategy across key partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Market & Sales Support
- Assist in preparing for all markets (Spring, Fall, Holiday, Summer, Prefall), including sample management, showroom setup, linesheet updates, and digital tools.
- Naming each collection, update seasonal linesheets, pricing files, and assortment tools throughout market.
- Track sample movement and ensure timely returns across PR, stylists, and international showrooms.
Account Service & Communication
- Act as a primary internal point of contact for day-day wholesale account needs.
- Handle requests for imagery, product knowledge, asset sharing, and product availability.
- Assist with weekly business recaps, selling reports, and account-specific analysis.
Sales Support – Wholesale Market & Data Reporting
- Support the sales team during market by facilitating buyer appointments and note taking, updating order recaps, and maintaining accurate style master data.
- Prepare and analyze seasonal business recaps and performance decks.
- Maintain tools for sales forecasting, sell-through analysis, and market-to-market reporting.
- Support major partners such as Shopbop, Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdales as needed and requested.
Order Management
- Enter, update, and maintain wholesale orders in Apparel Magic, ensuring accuracy in pricing, delivery windows, and terms.
- Update projection file and work with planning to ensure alignment when quoting seasonal order recaps.
- Support the team in following up on open POs, sending confirmations, and updating order status for key accounts.
- Monitor order changes, cancellations, and shipping updates in coordination with Production and Operations.
Qualifications:
- Must have 1 year of related experience in the contemporary or luxury market through a previous job or internship.
- Must have Undergraduate degree from an accredited university, preferably in merchandising, business development, fashion or digital marketing.
- Must be a curious learner with a love for the business side of the fashion industry.
- Must have strong financial acumen, analytical skills and clear understanding of retail math.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.
About Us:
SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.
Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.
A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.
SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.