Wholesale Sales Assistant, Handbags & Accessories

PRTNR Recruiting • New York, NY

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About The Position

A growing handbags and accessories business in New York City is hiring a motivated, detail-oriented Wholesale Sales Assistant. The role supports key retail accounts and the wholesale sales team by managing day-to-day account needs, coordinating samples, tracking orders, and supporting activities from market appointments through delivery. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to work in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in wholesale sales support, account coordination, or a related role within fashion or accessories.
• Understanding of wholesale operations, purchase orders, and retail account processes.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with handbags, accessories, or licensed fashion brands.

Responsibilities

• Support the wholesale sales team with daily account management and sales activities across department stores and other retail partners.
• Assist with purchase order processing, order updates, shipment tracking, and delivery coordination.
• Prepare selling materials, line sheets, product information, and presentations for market appointments and buyer meetings.
• Coordinate samples for customer meetings, showroom appointments, and seasonal market presentations.
• Maintain accurate sales reports, order records, customer information, and product data.
• Communicate with buyers and internal teams about product availability, order status, and delivery timelines.
• Partner with merchandising, design, production, and customer service teams to keep orders and account needs on track.
• Help prepare for seasonal markets, showroom appointments, and key account presentations.
• Monitor outstanding requests and follow through to ensure deadlines are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed