Assistant Account Executive, Wholesale

About Bombas

Bombas is a comfort-focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013 after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair sold. Bombas has expanded its product line to include underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, while continuing to make a positive community impact.

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees, symbolizing teamwork and collective effort. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all perspectives are welcomed and heard.

This role is based at Bombas HQ in New York City.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-obsessed, highly organized team player to join our Wholesale Team as an Assistant Account Executive, reporting directly to our Director of Wholesale. This role serves as the operational engine of our Wholesale division, owning showroom logistics, sample management, and day-to-day sales support to keep our Account Executives moving efficiently with accounts.

The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years of experience in retail, sales, and/or merchandising and seeks hands-on exposure to how a wholesale business operates from the inside out.

Responsibilities

• Account Support/Ownership: Provide exceptional customer service by understanding partner needs and offering tailored solutions. Opportunity to manage select small specialty accounts.
• Showroom Operations: Maintain showroom presentation, calendar, and market setup. Provide operational support during market, including coordinating lunches and assisting with day-to-day showroom and team needs.
• Sales Support & Administration: Support the wholesale team with day-to-day operations through exceptional organization and task management.
• Sample Logistics: Manage wholesale samples across all product categories, including entering sample orders in the sales system, mailing sales samples to accounts, sample tracking, and ensuring Account Executives receive seasonal sales samples.
• Inquiry Management: Field incoming new account requests, manage communication templates, and gather prospective partner data.
• Market Appointment Support: Assist Account Executives during seasonal market appointments and travel when necessary.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in retail, sales, and/or merchandising.
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative and able to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal teams.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple, competing tasks.
• Attitude of accountability and self-motivation — you notice what needs to happen before being asked.
• Excited to learn about the wholesale division while growing sales skills and knowledge.
• A team player who is willing and happy to help and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Belief in our mission and understanding of the importance of giving back.
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up.
• Comfortable staying focused while working in any type of environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employer-paid health, medical, and dental benefits.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Snacks, socks, and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• Office lunches, offsite team outings, and company retreats.
• Team volunteering opportunities.
• Equity in the business for all full-time employees.
• Flexible paid time off, including over 20 paid company holidays, year-round "Flexible Fridays," and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement.

Pay

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $60,000 and $70,000 per year. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need. The total rewards package may also include annual bonus and equity target award opportunities.