Administrative Assistant - Sales

An Assistant supports our sales team members, store leaders, and key organizational leaders in fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. This is a full-time, 30-hour-per-week position in our McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing for daily client visits
• Prepping clothing to be delivered
• Locating necessary client information (A/R balances, sales sheet)
• Updating sales materials regarding fabrics/options
• Coordinating and maintaining all client orders/files
• Communicating with clients:
  • Setting up appointments
  • Providing status of orders
  • Scheduling deliveries
  • Sending reminders
• Supporting the sales efforts of the sales professional by:
  • Communicating regularly with the sales professional and other members of the store team
  • Meeting with the sales professional to set goals
  • Managing daily calendar
  • Organizing inventory
  • Pursuing efficiencies for processes and communication
• Picking up and delivering client items as needed
• Prospecting new clients using internet and social media applications
• Digital marketing – proficient in LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter
• Entering referrals into proprietary system
• Sending introductory and promotional messages
• Creating call lists/hot lists
• Delivering exceptional customer service when contacting factories, corporate office, clients, and outside vendors
• Maintaining a professional image to interface with corporate clients

Requirements

• Confident, independent worker
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding time management skills
• Professional customer service skills
• Social media savvy (especially on LinkedIn & Instagram)
• Proficient using multiple forms of technology including Microsoft Office; Google Docs, Sheets, Forms
• Possesses basic accounting skills (such as balancing accounts)
• Enjoys being flexible and multitasking
• Motivated to tackle challenges
• Yearns to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to bend and lift 20 lbs
• Valid Driver’s License required (Exception: larger metropolitan areas)
• Two years office-related experience is preferred
• Experience with a sales-oriented environment is a plus

Pay

$21.50 per hour

Benefits

• Generous PTO plan
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan

Schedule

Regular onsite attendance required. 30 hours per week.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.