Job Description

Haddad is a privately held family business with 100 years’ experience in the children’s apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the children’s wear industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, which include Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein 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, Bangkok, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, London and Montreal.

The Associate Sales Manager will assist a Sales Manager and the International Sales team while managing and assuming financial accountability for a specific account or brand.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist Sales Manager in all aspects of the international partnership including market preparation and administrative support
• Support seasonal order processing
• Partner with sourcing for bulk order tracking, receipt of order confirmations, shipping/delivery updates and maintenance of orders
• Communicate daily with international partners regarding seasonal orders
• Ensure samples are effectively managed and pack/unpack samples as required
• Communicate daily with international partners upon request of any at once needs (pricing, samples and/or at once inventory)
• Support the sales and design team on GTM market preparation
• Support international customers in off calendar NY market week appointments with their retailers
• Develop strong, effective relationships with distributors/partners that help identify opportunities to grow the business with current and potential accounts
• Special projects as needed

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field
• 1+ years of experience as Sales Coordinator or Account Associate (wholesale sales experience a plus)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office