Merchandise & Sample Coordinator

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are a well-established private footwear company located in New York, boasting a global presence abroad.

Merchandise & Sample Coordinator

$60-65K

• Manage entire sample process‑ordering, tracking, and organizing all sample related shipments
• Responsible for uploading all seasonal data to sales/dropship platforms including Nuorder, Envoy, Syndic8
• Complete templates and style maintenance related to DROP SHIP programs
• Manage all PDP/High‑Res Image tracking
• Manages account and licensor requests and sample process from pre‑production through delivery creating organized sample logs/trackers
• Prepares market materials including but not limited to line sheets, close out sheets, and other account specific decks
• Maintains and organizes showroom and sample storage
• Ad Hoc projects including not limited to marketing, competition shopping, product knowledge, and production assistance; opportunity to interface with ALL aspects and areas of business including design, production, warehouse, marketing, etc.
• Tradeshow Prep – packing samples, coordinating visuals and other needs.

• College Degree (preferably with a fashion/business background)
• 1‑2 years of sample coordinating/sales/merchandising/wholesale experience – NOT required but preferred.
• “Can‑Do” attitude, people person, organized, efficient and creative problem solver, self‑starter, and someone who takes ownership and is willing to own projects with consistent follow‑through. No job too big or too small.
• Must be professional and polished, with a strong work ethic and pleasant demeanor.
• Fast and eager learner, who is also organized and highly detailed‑oriented.
• Proven ability to thrive and multi‑task in a flexible, highly energetic and fast‑paced work environment.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Strong working command of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Actual salary will be determined based on candidate’s skill sets, years of experience, and other job‑related factors. Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only, no third‑party staffing inquiries, please.