Sales Assistant

Onsite, Midtown Manhattan

$50,000–$60,000

Our client is seeking a dynamic and outgoing Sales Assistant to support the CEO of their home furnishings and accessories company, based in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This on-site role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while assisting with client visits and cultivating relationships in the industry. The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, capable of prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines under a high-volume workload. This position provides a unique chance to work closely with the CEO, supporting sales initiatives, building a career within a vibrant team, and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounts in the home furnishings market.

Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO in the development stages of home furnishings and accessories, providing insights on design trends and product direction.
• Collaborate with the Art and design teams to ensure alignment with the CEO’s vision, tracking progress to meet deadlines.
• Attend client meetings and visits with the CEO, taking detailed notes on buyer feedback and preferences.
• Maintain accurate, organized records of styles, orders, and shipping timelines for seamless execution.
• Review factory samples, ensuring styles align with brand storytelling, and communicate detailed feedback on colors, details, and necessary revisions.
• Assist in preparing customer quote sheets and purchase order details to facilitate order placement.
• Work directly with clients on revisions, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and professionally.

Qualifications:

• Experience with TJX, Ross, or similar discounted retailers is a significant advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in wholesale sales, ideally in home furnishings or a related field.
• Comfortable supporting phone-based sales efforts and engaging in negotiations alongside the CEO.
• Exceptional listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, or a related field, with experience in wholesale imports or home furnishings; or an Associate’s Degree with 2-3 years of relevant experience; or 5+ years of sales experience in a similar industry.