Sales Assistant
The Sales Assistant supports the wholesale sales team by handling administrative tasks, customer account support, and product coordination. This entry-level role involves managing sales documentation, coordinating product samples, and facilitating communication between internal teams and retailers in a fast-paced environment. It offers an opportunity to gain experience in sales and wholesale operations while contributing to efficient sales processes.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Wholesale Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Assistant to support a wholesale sales team in the New York City area. This role provides hands-on experience with account support, product/sample coordination, and day-to-day sales operations. Estimated salary (per source): $40,878 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Do
- Support the sales team with daily administrative tasks and customer communications.
- Communicate with retailers and internal departments about product information, orders, and inquiries.
- Prepare and maintain sales materials such as presentations, product catalogs, line sheets, and pricing documents.
- Track factory purchase orders (POs), customer orders, and order updates.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales reports, and product data.
- Coordinate product samples for customer presentations, meetings, and retailer requests.
- Organize and maintain product samples and showroom displays.
- Gather and maintain product specifications, images, pricing, and packaging information.
- Create and update Excel spreadsheets, sales trackers, and reports.
- Assist with data entry and maintaining internal and customer-facing systems.
- Monitor deadlines and follow up with internal teams (design, production, logistics) to meet customer needs.
- Perform other administrative duties as required to support the sales team.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- 0–2 years of experience; retail, wholesale, customer service, or sales experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and performing data entry.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Skills
- Interest in wholesale, consumer goods, retail, or product development.
- Familiarity with major retail accounts and wholesale operations is a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems, customer portals, or product information management systems is a plus.
Working Environment & Compliance
This is a full-time position supporting a fast-paced wholesale sales environment based in the New York City area. Careertakes and our client comply with applicable U.S. employment laws. We avoid discriminatory requirements and welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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