Job description

Haddad is a privately held family business with over 100 years of experience in the children’s apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children’s wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Montreal. Overview: The Assistant Sales Manager will assist a Sales Manager and the Global Sales team with multiple accounts while managing all sample requests. Key Accountabilities: • Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the international partnership • Master usage of Haddad Brands systems which are applicable to the international business • Partner with Associate Sales Manager and Sales Manager on administrative support needed internally and externally • Participate in Haddad Brands trainings including on-boarding sessions as well as systems tutorials • Communicate daily with internal teams on tasks completed and pending to ensure the needs of the international partners are being met • Recap all internal and external meetings and follow up on the actionable next steps • Ensure samples are effectively managed and pack/unpack samples for all necessary market appointments • Support the sales and design team on GTM market preparation • Support international customers in off calendar NY market week appointments with their retailers • Special projects as needed Requirements Required Skills/Abilities/Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field • Prior internships and/or related experience required • Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and set them apart from their competitors.

Requirements

Must-haves

The Assistant Sales Manager will assist a Sales Manager and the Global Sales team with multiple accounts while managing all sample requests.
Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the international partnership
Master usage of Haddad Brands systems which are applicable to the international business
Partner with Associate Sales Manager and Sales Manager on administrative support needed internally and externally
Participate in Haddad Brands trainings including on-boarding sessions as well as systems tutorials
Communicate daily with internal teams on tasks completed and pending to ensure the needs of the international partners are being met
Recap all internal and external meetings and follow up on the actionable next steps
Ensure samples are effectively managed and pack/unpack samples for all necessary market appointments
Support the sales and design team on GTM market preparation
Support international customers in off calendar NY market week appointments with their retailers
Special projects as needed
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field
Prior internships and/or related experience required
Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice-to-haves

None flagged.

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