01/15/2019
Our client is a New York City based, industry leader in the design, marketing and distribution of fashion and home accessories. Their products range from scarfs and wraps, cold weather mufflers, hats and gloves, swimwear, beach cover-ups, and fabric handbags to a full line of licensed home products including bedding, bath, window, fabrics, rugs, wallpaper, and dinnerware. They are currently looking for a Sales Planner Assistant in Midtown, NY to assist their Branded Sales team with daily tasks and responsibilities including sales planning and preparation, analysis, and account management. He/She will be exposed to various aspects of customer- facing activities with a career path to an Account Executive.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Support Account Executives through various administrative and support responsibilities to establish and achieve sales goals.
Exhibit strong presentation and communication skills; develop intimate knowledge of branded product.
Manage sample line 3 coordination to department stores and external representatives; Liaise with Merchandising Assistant.
Coordinate regional show set ups including samples, travel, budget, and invoicing.
Participate in selling at trade shows or in the NY Showroom with Department & Specialty stores.
SALES ANALYSIS
Assist Planning Manager with weekly retail sales summaries and analysis across all brands and categories, detailing best and worst sellers through style recaps.
Assist in seasonal sales planning activities, including department store selling analysis from classification to door reports.
Assist in preparation of showroom for market and sales meetings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
4-year college degree or equivalent.
1-2 years of experience in wholesale branded and/or private label sales in an office environment a must.
Proficiency in MS Office; Mastery of MS Excel is a must.
Must be very organized, detail oriented with strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
Must demonstrate both analytical and creative abilities and have an energetic spirit with a love of print, pattern and color.