Sales Assistant, Home & Outdoor

About the role

The Home & Outdoor (H&O) division of Helen of Troy is dedicated to providing premium, innovative products for life both inside and outside the home. This role supports the closeout & clubs' business for the OXO and Hydro Flask brands.

Work Location

New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule: In-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Updates to this model will be communicated in advance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the Home & Outdoor Sales Team with a primary focus on closeout & clubs' business.
• Manage and execute initiatives tied to clubs & closeout channel.
• Provide administrative support when preparing for meetings, coordinate samples for customers, and follow up on customer and Sales Representatives requests.
• Act as the key point-of-contact for Sales Representatives in the Sales Manager's absence.
• Coordinate presentation materials and appropriate samples for meetings with key retailers.
• Coordinate the transfer of samples from meeting-to-meeting.
• Create and/or approve sample orders as well as sample shipments to and from the customer directly.
• Maintain one-on-one relationships with external customers to meet their needs and further OXO’s goals and interests.
• Aid sales teams with pricing, order processing, and customer inquiries related to discounted items.
• Coordinate with internal teams or external buyers about availability, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain spreadsheets, help prepare discounted pricing lists and promotional materials, and work with warehouse, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth clearance of inventory.

Skills Needed To Be Successful In This Role

• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written, listening skills.
• Ability to engage with all internal and external stakeholders on matters of sales strategy and support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years in a related field
• Demonstrated a high level of sales support
• Proficient with MS Office, most importantly Excel

Authorized to Work in the United States on a Full-Time Basis

Pay

The standard base pay range for this role is $25 - $30.00 hourly. This base pay range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Education Assistance