VEJA · 4 hours ago
Wholesale Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yrVEJA is a company that creates sneakers with a focus on social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials. They are seeking a Wholesale Assistant to support Sales Managers on the Wholesale team in North America, handling various administrative tasks and maintaining communication with customers.
E-CommerceFashionPersonal Branding
Responsibilities
Daily assistance for Sales Manager on all aspects of wholesale administrative tasks
Organize and enter orders into the ERP system on a seasonal basis, send order confirmations to customers within given timeframe. When necessary, extract purchase orders from customer portals entering into the ERP system
Main point of contact for seasonal product templates, UPC uploads, and product copy templates
Track and communicate all updates to Sales Manager and customers(s)and approve all orders in ERP system
Maintain master files for the wholesale department, i.e. customer contact details, payment terms, distribution matrix, etc
Prepare and communicate product knowledge information to customers each season and manage calendar for product knowledge clinics, virtual or in-person when necessary
Assist in seasonal market preparation, i.e. market prep data, customer appointment management, showroom and/or tradeshow set-up, etc
Support VEJA team and engage with prospective customers at tradeshows
Qualification
Required
Commitment to the VEJA Project and vision; passionate about fair-trade brands with the ability to speak confidently about the VEJA Project both internally and externally
Beginner to Intermediate experience with Retail Math, Microsoft Excel, V-lookups, and pivot tables required
Ability to work autonomously once assignments and directions are instructed
Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively and maintain a positive attitude while moving between changing priorities
Strong organizational and follow-through skills; detail oriented
Work efficiently and effectively with both in-office and remote team members
This role will require travel to Canada based on business needs
Preferred
Familiarity with the Canadian retail landscape, with experience in premium fashion, sneaker boutiques, or comparable brands preferred
Company
VEJA
Veja is an online store that organized into cooperatives of organic cotton and wild rubber from the Amazon.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sébastien Kopp
Co Founder
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