Assistant Merchandising & Sales

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Ralsey Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Assistant - Merchandising & Sales at Cobalt plays a crucial role in supporting the sales team by ensuring customer needs are met and the production process runs smoothly. This position involves providing administrative and operational support, acting as a communication link between customers and internal teams, and requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain key documents, such as sales reports, order tracking, and customer updates, on a daily/weekly basis.
• Assist in tracking customer T&As, purchase orders, confirmations, and development deadlines to ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate the sending and receiving of packages for presentations or samples through DHL/UPS/FedEx.
• Support customer communication and follow up on requests, assisting the sales team with order management and updates.
• Assist in preparing for customer meetings by organizing relevant documents and managing calendars.
• Pull POs, tech packs, and other necessary documents from customer systems as required.
• Help the team track and resolve customer issues by communicating with internal teams and following up until resolution.
• Prepare seasonal documents for each customer, providing information to the design and merchandising teams to assist with collection development.
• Stay up to date with store visits and retail news, reporting on any significant marketplace trends.
• Take notes during customer meetings, recap key points, and share action items with both internal and external teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail or sales support role preferred.
• Strong interest in fashion, retail, and market trends.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and Google Drive.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities efficiently.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance