Salary Range:
$55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually
VEJA NORTH AMERICA
Wholesale Assistant
ABOUT VEJA
Since 2005, VEJA has been creating sneakers in a different way, mixing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials. VEJA uses Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton for the canvas and laces, Amazonian rubber for the soles, and various innovative materials from recycled plastic bottles or recycled polyester. VEJA sneakers are produced in high-standard factories in Brazil.
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Wholesale Assistant to join our growing team in North America. In this role you will support Sales Manager on the Wholesale team in a designated area of the business.
Our North America office is based in New York City and offers a hybrid work environment.
Main Responsibilities
Daily
assistance
for
Sales Manager
on all aspects of wholesale administrative tasks.
Organize and enter orders
into the ERP
system on a seasonal basis, send order confirmations to customers within
given
timeframe. When necessary, extract purchase orders from customer portals
entering
into
the
ERP system.
Main point of contact for seasonal product templates, UPC uploads, and product copy templates.
Track and communicate all updates to
Sales Manager
and customers(s)and
approve all orders in ERP system.
Maintain master files for the wholesale department,
i.e.
customer contact details, payment terms, distribution matrix, etc.
Prepare and communicate product knowledge information to customers each season and manage calendar for product knowledge clinics, virtual or in-person when necessary.
Assist
in seasonal market preparation,
i.e.
market prep data, customer appointment management,
showroom
and/or tradeshow set-up, etc.
Support
VEJA
team and engage with prospective customers at tradeshows.
Requirements:
Commitment to the VEJA Project and vision; passionate about fair-trade brands with the ability to speak confidently about the VEJA Project both internally and externally.
Beginner to Intermediate experience with Retail Math, Microsoft Excel, V-lookups, and pivot tables required.
Ability to work autonomously once assignments and directions are instructed.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively and maintain a positive attitude while moving between changing priorities.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills; must pay attention to the details.
Work efficiently and effectively with both in-office and remote team members.
Willingness to travel for work
VEJA North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
VEJA North America
provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know.