Sales Assistant - Robert Graham - Military veterans preferred

About Us:

It all started with the shirt. Then came the buzz, followed by a groundswell of fans and admirers. Since 2001, Robert Graham has captivated consumers with an aesthetic experience that transcends the ordinary. Each piece is an unconventional work of art designed for an individual who exudes confidence and a distinctive identity. Today, Robert Graham creates four menswear and womens wear collections a year: spring, pre-fall, fall and resort. The mens wear collection consists of sportswear, premium denim, furnishings, and outerwear. The womens wear line consists of sportswear tops and outerwear with plans of expansion into additional categories. Robert Graham now operates freestanding stores in locations including Houston, Las Vegas, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Short Hills, New Jersey and Columbus Circle in New York City. The brand also sells at luxury department stores and boutiques including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales nationwide, and Harry Rosen throughout Canada. Robert Graham has retail presence in more than a dozen countries around the world and has showrooms located in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Dusseldorf.

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 youll have a chance to build a career of almost limitless possibilities.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include:

The Sales Assistant supports the execution of strategies set by the Vice President of Sales by performing general sales activities including follow-up and customer service, in order to maximize sales and margins, support and promote the Robert Graham brand and maintain optimal relationships with customers.

• Will be assisting in all facets of sales for mens department stores and womens specialty stores including, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and OP channels
• Assist with womens trade shows such as Coterie
• Maintain and monitor selling reports for all major department stores
• Assist Account Executives with order management, market appointments, pre-market preparation and post-market follow up
• Assist in presenting line to buyers at market meetings and trade shows
• Maintenance of PO log, seasonal order confirmations and weekly shipping updates
• Travel for in store events, seminars and trunk shows
• Manage all sample requests and copy for direct channels, marketing and advertising needs
• Work with field merchandising team on in store directives
• Oversee communication with store managers and specialists for key department stores
• Present best and worst sellers at weekly management meetings
• Assist with showroom management including set up for key markets and tradeshows
• Assist with other special projects as needed
• Manage & maintain drop ship process for majors
• Form and apply analytical insights to offer merchandise recommendations

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:

• 1-3 years of wholesale experience
• An outgoing goal-oriented individual that is eager to learn
• Proficiency in Excel & Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of retail math
• Experience with NuOrder & A2000 is a plus
• Ability to prioritize, focus and provide complete follow through on all aspects of responsibilities
• Ability to manage strict deadlines & be proactive to teams needs
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

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: $48,000 - $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

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