Assistant Sales Manager (Costco)

Overview
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Sales Manager (Costco) at Seville Classics is a detail-oriented individual who can assist the account manager on day to day business activities for Costco, one of our top customers. They are accustomed to presenting products, preparing quotes and item agreements, analyzing sales, and maintaining positive relationship with buyers with detailed follow-ups.

Job Description:

• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with buying teams.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the account.
• Create power point presentations and other sales decks.
• Prepare customer quote programs and item agreements with an attention to detail.
• Account management – projections, order requests, item set-ups, weekly sales reports, daily inventory updates, etc.
• Working with closely with the graphic department to develop customer packaging: copy, layout, presentation, propping, and photo shoots.
• Help creating product labels based on region-specific laws and QA requirements
• Monitoring and verifying all customer purchase orders for accuracy.
• Keeping track of import shipping schedules and provide weekly updates to customers for their shipments.
• Coordinate customer's sample requests and updating the customer in a timely manner.
• Assisting the Customer Service team in addressing questions and complaints on products sold.
• Updating customer contacts and vendor organizational charts.
• Conducting competitive shops and market analysis reports.
• Be a positive brand ambassador and representing the company.
• Support the sales team in preparing assortment decisions and in making creative account presentations and growth recommendations, as well as driving strategic growth plans for key channel partners.
• Develop an in-depth understanding and become an “expert” in the housewares retail market (competitive tracking) including product category segments, channels, etc.
• Travel to 3 trade shows annually, gather feedback, and assess customer needs.
• Travel to client monthly.

Requirements:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years sales experience required; Wholesale/Retail industry experience with consumer products a plus, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle multiple projects.
• High customer-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively both in an independent and team environment.
• Sales, marketing/branding and/or product experience.
• Ability to understand and identify market trends and conduct market research.
• Project management and strategic planning skills, and follow through.
• CPG, housewares/storage & org. and/or major brands experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office.
• Smart, hands-on and attention to detail a MUST!
• Based in the Los Angeles/Orange County area and can work in the Torrance headquarters.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• HMO Health Insurance
• 401(k) w/ matching
• Vacation/sick leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $0