KERING EYEWEAR Wholesale Sales Assistant Department Stores

We are currently seeking a Wholesale Sales Assistant for our Dept Stores Team – with special focus on our Maui Jim brand. The position will report to the VP of Department Stores , based out of our NYC office.

Your opportunity

The Wholesale Sales Assistant is responsible for supporting the account executive sales team in the management and growth of their assigned department store accounts. The Wholesale Sales Assistant will assist the team in daily tasks, be a key support contact for accounts, and ensure the smooth operation of sales activities.

How you will contribute

Sales Support

• Assist account executives with all logistical, operational, and administrative tasks related to department store accounts  for the Maui Jim brand
• Create and/or update sell out reports, PO logs, allocation log, any other reports needed to support sales team
• Analyze weekly selling reports, track sales performance of Maui Jim business, and assist in identifying reorder opportunities for accounts
• Assist with market preparation including linesheet creation and NuOrder set up; when possible, assist in client appointments.

Operational Support

• Develop close working relationships with the operations and customer service team to process, update, and track customer orders; communicate all relevant updates to sales team
• Order processing: manage order entry, processing, and follow-up to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product

Customer Support

• Communicate on a regular basis with customers on matters related to POs and/or shipping status
• Assist customers by answering questions, providing information, and resolving issues in a timely manner to avoid issues that will negatively impact sales
• Coordinate sample distribution to and from accounts

Additional Support

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams- customer service, marketing, field team, planning, and credit
• Ecommerce: Attain assets and copy for each season; arrange seasonal sample shoot timing with clients; monitor sites regularly for product accuracy (i.e., display, imagery, copy, etc.); Drop Ship management
• Product knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product offering
• Representative of the Kering brand always, demonstrating professionalism

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of work experience in relevant role/industry
• Very proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical/data-driven
• Attention to detail
• Organized, ability to manage daily workload and multitask
• Ability to build relationships with retail partners
• Flexible, adaptable, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Skypad and NuOrder experience, a plus

Why working with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Salary Range:

The Salary Rang for the position is 55-70k USD/year, with discretional bonus.