Account Assistant, Travel Retail

Tapestry•New York, NY

5d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.Job Title: Account Assistant Travel Retail – CI Wholesale / New York, NY Primary Purpose: The Account Assistant supports the Director in driving growth for the Coach International wholesale business, with a primary focus on the travel retail channel. This role will quickly develop a strong understanding of the business and provide critical support for key strategies, reporting, and initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with strong analytical skills. They will build effective cross‑functional and external relationships to ensure alignment, collaboration, and overall business growth. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency as an Account Assistant to...

Requirements

Account Management background
Analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel
Retail math
High level of organizational skills, ability to multi-task
Initiative, high energy, strategic thinking and detail oriented
Customer service experience
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

2+ years of buying or account management and/or relevant experience.
Experience in global travel retail or luxury brands is a plus

Responsibilities

Support achievement of shipment and retail sales targets through reporting and coordination
Execute key business strategies and product‑category initiatives
Manage the receipt, accuracy, and timely upload of sales data
Monitor weekly business performance, identify trends, and highlight sales opportunities
Drive market week preparation by managing logistics and line‑sheet development
Present the seasonal collections to Accounts during market appointments
Establish strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Support with order management execution, monitoring and tracking results
Responsible for MD file updates and communicating MD suggestions to accounts
Manage seasonal master SKU list creation and updates
Lead the RTV process in collaboration with Account Services
Build internal relationships with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing and Field to ensure alignment in business priorities
Support communication with external partners to ensure timely follow‑through on initiatives and deliverables.