Sales Assistant

Caleres • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Sales Assistant in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, retail or wholesale
• Experienced with both field and corporate working relationships
• Ability to set strategy and prioritize tasks
• Strong partnering skills; problem solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail merchandising, fashion design or marketing preferred

Responsibilities

• Anticipate needs of accounts and react quickly. Assure sales and profitability expectations are achieved for assigned customer base.
• Enter all orders, contracts and PO information. Follow up with accounts on inventory levels, order position, drop ship details and suggest additional reorders and skus. Assure exceptional service to existing accounts by managing on order and facilitating on time deliveries.
• Develop strong partnerships and maintain open lines of communication with sales rep to create new ways to drive business. Facilitate immediate resolution of any order problems with the Merchandiser, Service Manager, Account Director, Account Executive, customer, warehouse or EDI department.
• Travel to stores and/or shoe shows to assist Account Executive as needed with sales meetings set up, sample packing, note taking and entering all orders.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the customers; providing prompt service, addressing all problems and concerns appropriately and suggestive selling on every call. Develop an expertise in specific aspects of the customer’s business as assigned.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• 401k
• health benefits
• PTO
• Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• Free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level