Sales Assistant

New York, NY Open
Amerex Group LLC is looking for Sales Assistant in New York, NY. This local job opportunity with ID 3648792173 is live since 2026-04-23 22:52:27.

Role Description

The Sales Assistant supports the sales team in managing key retail accounts by coordinating product information, order management, and customer communication. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth execution from order entry through delivery, while supporting revenue growth and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Account & Sales Support
  • Assist Sales Executives in managing day-to-day account needs for key retailers (e.g., mass, department stores, club stores, off-price)
  • Shop the competitive market and prepare market pricing reports
  • Prepare and maintain sales reports, order summaries, inventory (ATS) and account recaps
  • Support meeting preparation including line reviews, presentations, and sample coordination

Order Management

  • Track order status from placement through shipment and delivery
  • Ensure accuracy of pricing, style details, quantities, and delivery dates

Customer Communication

  • Serve as a point of contact for account inquiries regarding orders, product details, and delivery status
  • Communicate updates, delays, or issues proactively to internal teams and customers
  • Build strong working relationships with retail buying and planning teams

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partner with Production, Merchandising, and Design teams to ensure alignment on product execution
  • Follow up on sample requests, approvals, and product changes
  • Coordinate with logistics teams on shipping schedules and routing compliance

Data & Reporting

  • Analyze sell-in, order trends, and basic performance metrics
  • Support forecasting and replenishment tracking for key programs
  • Operational Support
  • Assist with maintaining assortment sheets, SKU lists, and pricing matrices
  • Help ensure compliance with retailer requirements (ticketing, labeling, packaging)
  • Support ad hoc projects and account initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field)
  • 1–3 years of experience in sales support, merchandising, or account management (apparel preferred)
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data organization)
  • Experience with Blue Cherry & Datametrics a plus
  • Familiarity with major retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Kohls, Costco, TJX, ) is a strong advantage

Core Competencies

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Team-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Starting Salary: $24.04 p/h

Required Skills