Sales Assistant, Home & Outdoor

OXO International•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! As a Sales Assistant, you will support the Home & Outdoor Sales Team with a primary focus on our closeout & clubs’ business. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting both our OXO & Hydro Flask brands and will play a key role in managing and executing initiatives tied to our clubs & closeout channel. You will provide administrative support when preparing for meetings, coordinates samples for customers, and follow up on customer and Sales Representatives requests. Act as the key point-of-contact for the Sales Representatives in the Sales Manager's absence. Coordinates presentation materials and appropriate samples for meetings with key retailers. Coordinates the transfer of samples from meeting-to-meeting. Creates and/or approves sample orders as well as sample shipments to and from the customer directly. Maintains one-on-one relationships with the external customers to meet their needs and further OXO’s goals and interests and acts as the point-of-contact in the Sales Manager’s absence. Assist sales teams with pricing, order processing, and customer inquiries related to discounted items. Coordinate with internal teams or external buyers about availability, pricing, and delivery timelines. Maintain spreadsheets, help prepare discounted pricing lists and promotional materials, and work with warehouse, logistics , and finance teams to ensure smooth clearance of inventory.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
1 + years in a related field
Demonstrated a high level of sales support
Proficient with MS Office, most importantly Excel
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Strong communication skills in both verbal and written, listening skills.
Ability to engage with all internal and external stakeholders on matters of sales strategy and support.

Responsibilities

Support the Home & Outdoor Sales Team with a primary focus on our closeout & clubs’ business.
Manage and execute initiatives tied to our clubs & closeout channel for OXO & Hydro Flask brands.
Provide administrative support when preparing for meetings.
Coordinate samples for customers.
Follow up on customer and Sales Representatives requests.
Act as the key point-of-contact for the Sales Representatives in the Sales Manager's absence.
Coordinate presentation materials and appropriate samples for meetings with key retailers.
Coordinate the transfer of samples from meeting-to-meeting.
Create and/or approve sample orders as well as sample shipments to and from the customer directly.
Maintain one-on-one relationships with external customers to meet their needs and further OXO’s goals and interests.
Assist sales teams with pricing, order processing, and customer inquiries related to discounted items.
Coordinate with internal teams or external buyers about availability, pricing, and delivery timelines.
Maintain spreadsheets, help prepare discounted pricing lists and promotional materials.
Work with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth clearance of inventory.