What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fashion Sales Associate position at SWEET RAIN APPAREL, INC.?
Company Description
SWEET RAIN APPAREL, INC. is an established apparel and fashion company located in Vernon, California, United States. The company is positioned at the heart of the fashion industry and is dedicated to delivering trendy and high-quality clothing. With a focus on style and innovation, SWEET RAIN APPAREL, INC. prides itself on creating fashionable pieces for diverse clientele. The company is committed to fostering creativity and opportunity in the fashion world.
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Fashion Sale Merchandising Assistant/Associate located in Vernon, CA. The candidate will assist in executing sales and merchandising strategies and provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the sales team, preparing sales materials, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth of the company's brand presence.
- Relationship Management: Manage and grow a portfolio of wholesale accounts, ensuring exceptional service and consistent re-orders.
- Director Support: Work closely with the Sales Director on high-priority tasks, including Purchase Order (PO) entries and account maintenance.
- Market Preparation: Lead the charge in meeting prep, ensuring line sheets, samples, and digital assets are ready for buyer presentations.
- Trend Insight: Contribute to "upfront" trend direction—keeping a pulse on the market to help inform our future collections.
- Showroom Excellence: Maintain a pristine showroom environment and represent the brand during market weeks and trade shows.
- Education: A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, or Business is required.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in retail or wholesale (previous experience in a showroom or corporate fashion environment is a major plus).
- Analytical Skill: Comfortable with data entry and PO management; you have a high attention to detail and don't let small errors slip through.
- Style Intuition: A genuine passion for the women’s apparel market and an ability to articulate upcoming trends.
- Communication: Polished verbal and written skills for professional correspondence with major retailers.