Assistant, Sales Operations - Centric Brands

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Sales

Our sales professionals have a major impact on our business as they develop and implement the projections, forecasts and long-range planning strategies that will fuel our success today and into the future. A career in sales puts you alongside talented people working cross-functionally throughout our organization. The challenges are exciting, the pace is fast, and you’ll have a chance to build a career of almost limitless possibilities.

The Sales Operations Assistant supports the execution of strategies by performing general sales and operational activities including follow-up and customer service, in order to provide support for the brand(s), and business, and maintain optimal relationships with customers.

Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and maintain tracking sheets to monitor and analyze customer orders on a daily basis; manage ticketing information, and suggest potential actions for operational efficiency

Operations & Results

• Procure reports from SAP, IBT, etc. for cross-functional teams (e.g., weekly selling reports, timing and action calendars, sample expense recaps and financial reconciliation templates)
• Coordinate internal and external meetings including details such as invites, agendas, room procurement and arrangement with facilities
• Develop and maintain tracking sheets to monitor and analyze sales by style and by customer on a weekly basis; analyze customer purchase histories and current sales records to identify sales trends and suggest potential actions to account executives
• Track and update regularly the status of POs, shipments, inventories and ATS; accept, input, track and follow-up on orders in the system
• Coordinate preparation of showroom for market; track and manage current and past season samples; coordinate distribution of marketing, PR and licensor samples
• Contribute to and create presentations and line sheets for market by classification, materials, colors and deliveries; keep updated and maintain archive; manage the showroom calendar
• Assist with general duties including team expenses and supplies
• Coordinate with colleagues including Production, Operations, Imports, and Shipping to ensure timely delivery of goods

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

• Previous experience in the apparel or accessory industry is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in an sales/administrative capacity
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational, meeting planning coordination and project management skills
• Organized, independent, self-motivated with a problem solving mentality
• Professional demeanor and team player attitude
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must demonstrate adaptability to constantly changing schedules. Adept at managing complex daily calendars and budget expense tracking

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.

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