About Us:
Karen Kane is an established women's apparel brand known for timeless style, quality clothing, and a commitment to effortless fashion. Our items are sold in major department stores, specialty boutiques, and online to bring our products to customers across the country. We're currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales team and contribute to our brand's continued growth.
Job Overview:
The Sales Assistant will play a key role in supporting the sales team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating with buyers and accounts, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and external partners. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a passion for the fashion industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the sales team in managing accounts, including department stores, specialty boutiques, and ecommerce partners.
- Assist with order entry, tracking, and follow-up to ensure timely processing and delivery.
- Maintain and update sales reports, inventory levels, and key account information.
- Communicate with buyers, retailers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth order processing and resolve any issues.
- Prepare sales presentations, line sheets, and marketing materials for buyer meetings.
- Help coordinate market appointments, trade shows, and special sales events.
- Monitor ecommerce sales performance and assist in optimizing online sales strategies.
- Provide customer service support to accounts, including responding to inquiries and troubleshooting order discrepancies.
- Assist with sample management, showroom organization, and inventory tracking.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, marketing, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in sales support, account management, or a related role in the fashion industry.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with ERP or order management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for fashion and an understanding of the retail landscape.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a well-established and respected brand in the fashion industry.
- Work in a collaborative and creative environment with growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
- 401k plan with partial company match
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plan
- Clothing discount
- Life insurance with additional voluntary life insurance policy
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies
- Voluntary free annual biometric health test
- Early access to company sample sales
- Company-sponsored Wellness program
- Access to free health & mindfulness webinars
- Partial healthcare-subsidized fitness membership to 10,000 gym locations across the country
- Company-subsidized discounts to theme parks & local attractions, including Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Legoland, Six Flags, Sea World, and Southern California sports teams; discounts to brands including Vitamix, Sonos, and others
If you are a motivated and organized professional with a love for fashion, we'd love to hear from you.