Sales Team Assistant
New Yesterday
We are seeking a Sales Assistant with fashion exposure to support our team with order book management and operational tasks. This is a full-time contract extension role, expected to last a few weeks longer than initially planned. The position offers more remote flexibility, but candidates must be based in New York, as we are looking for someone who can potentially transition into a permanent role. Temp to permanent, paying $28/hr. on the temporary side and $65k (flex for the right candidate) if permanent.
Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days/week onsite in NYC (25th St/Park Ave office), more remote flexibility
Interview Timing: Ideally the 2nd or last week of March (in-person preferred, 20-30 minutes)
Responsibilities: Order & Sales Reporting
Run ATS (order status) reports, check cancel dates, highlight delays, and flag important updates
Generate selling and shipping reports for the team
Order Entry & Management
Process new orders and email orders (training provided)
Enter and track reorders (workload varies in waves)
Account & Sales Team Support
Eventually, grow into direct client communication; Ultimately will become comfortable to check in with accounts periodically, helping manage a large sales territory down the line
Reach out to the sales team for updates and order tracking
Product Knowledge (PK) & Presentations
Assist with pulling orders from the RLM system to create tailored PK presentations
Format PK decks in PowerPoint (copy/paste from provided PDFs)
Market & Customer-Facing Opportunities
If successful, potential for market travel (Chicago, Dallas, NY) to support sales
Assist with client appointments, note-taking, and check-ins at meetings
Join visits to retailers for hands-on experience
Required Qualifications: Experience/ interest: Sales Assistant experience preferred, but internship or related experience in sales, operations, or administrative support is also acceptable
Background in fashion, jewelry, consumer goods, or related industries is a plus
Comfort in a client-facing role or interest in transitioning into sales long-term ideal for the right permanent candidate
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime