Job Title: Sales Assistant, Donna Karan Dresses
Location: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan, Fashion District
Department: Sales
Reports To: Vice President of Sales
About G-III Apparel Group:
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated, organized, and outgoing Sales Assistant to support the Donna Karan Dresses sales team. This role plays a key part in supporting showroom operations, managing wholesale accounts, processing orders, and ensuring seamless communication between buyers and internal departments.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with buyers in a showroom environment, highly organized, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced fashion setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the sales team in the showroom, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for buyers
- Work directly with buyers during market appointments and showroom visits
- Manage order entry and follow up on all orders to ensure accuracy and timely processing
- Maintain and update templates and selling tools
- Verify vendor orders for accuracy and assist with EDI/order confirmations and shipment tracking
- Manage seasonal order confirmations and provide weekly shipping updates
- Maintain and monitor selling reports for all major accounts
- Update account lists and profiles, maintain the PO log, and manage the wholesale event calendar
- Coordinate planning for NY markets
- Track advertisement and showroom samples and maintain showroom organization
- Collaborate with Logistics to ensure timely shipping and clear client communication
Who You Are:
- Outgoing and confident interacting with buyers in a showroom setting
- Highly organized with strong multitasking and prioritization skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
- Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with internal teams and external partners
- Proactive, independent, and a team player
- Passionate about fashion and current industry trends
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–2 years of industry experience, preferably in fashion wholesale/sales
- Proficiency in NuOrder, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $28.85 – $31.25 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- PTO and company holidays
- Employee discounts
G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
