Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support a fast-paced sales team in the wholesale/retail apparel space. This role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for sales, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. The Sales Assistant plays a key role in supporting sales execution, showroom organization, sample management, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination with marketing, customer service, and operations.

This position offers hands‑on exposure to the sales process from market preparation through order execution and delivery, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career in fashion sales or wholesale operations.

• Maintain and organize the showroom on an ongoing basis, including logging, cataloging, and sharing photos of new salesman samples with the sales team
• Support sales activities during market appointments, both in-person and virtual, including preparation, coordination, and follow‑up
• Assist with marketing and advertising requests in collaboration with internal teams
• Prepare, request, and track samples for in‑house photoshoots, and assist on‑site during photoshoots as needed
• Support the sales team by entering orders accurately into internal systems
• Work closely with customer service teams to monitor order status, shipping timelines, and ensure customer delivery dates are met
• Track weekly sales performance by downloading selling reports and assisting the sales team with analysis and insights
• Prepare product approvals for accounts, send approvals as needed, and maintain detailed and organized records of all approvals
• Manage and maintain inventory files and sales‑related documentation for the sales team
• Pack, ship, and track samples, CADs, and materials to buyers via email, UPS, Fed Ex, or other carriers as required
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the sales team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day execution

• Strong interest in sales and the wholesale/retail apparel industry
• Minimum 1–2 years of related experience, preferably in wholesale, retail, or apparel
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and eager to learn and grow within a sales‑driven environment