FAF Inc has a great opportunity for a recent graduate who has a passion for fashion! Join our Sales team as a Sales Assistant! The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting our sales team administratively; communicating internally and with customers, following and tracking orders, inquiries, samples, sales proposals, timelines and ultimately provide outstanding customer service. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with customers to coordinate placing orders and all necessary follow-up from order placement to delivery.

Interact regularly with customers, Sales, Purchasing, Product Development, Merchandising and Operations.

Create and send sales proposals to customer

Initiate and follow through all aspects of order processing (new & replenishment orders)

Create, update, and maintain all customer required forms, websites for new programs, item set ups, case packs, dims/weights, UPC, prices, factory info, port info, detailed descriptions, customs requirements, etc. ) 

Communicate customer updates/changes to appropriate personnel

Create, maintain and deliver accurate POS reports and analysis for designated accounts

Interpret report data

Produce ad-hoc report requests accurately and timely for internal distribution

Coordinate and manage all sample requirements/requests

Review and run weekly vendor performance score cards

Meeting preparation which includes presentation books, sales reports, customer specific forms when necessary

Domestic travel as needed

Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Must be proficient in Microsoft platform, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Ability to learn AX system

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers

Ability to communicate effectively with customers

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and priorities

Ability to prioritize duties to complete tasks on time

Ability to keep and update a daily to do list that accurately reflects department goals

Ability to work extra hours to meet deadlines when necessary