Sales Assistant

As the Sales Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the Senior Vice President managing major retail accounts including Walmart USA, mass retailers, and mid-tier department stores. In this role you will be responsible for sales coordination, sample management, data tracking, administrative support, and communication with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of all sales activities. This position requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and strong communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced wholesale fashion environment. Some of What You'll Do: Sales & Account Support Assist the SVP in all aspects of account management for Walmart USA, mass retailers, and mid-tier department stores. Prepare materials for buyer meetings: line sheets, costing sheets, buy summaries, sales decks, and product information. Enter and track purchase orders, style details, and pricing updates; ensure accuracy across systems. Support the creation of seasonal assortment plans, sales recaps, and competitive analysis. Sample & Product Management Coordinate incoming and outgoing samples for line reviews, development, production, and buyer presentations. Organize and maintain the sample room and showroom; prepare collections for market appointments. Track sample status, photo requests, and approvals. Reporting & Data Tracking Maintain weekly sales, POS, and shipping reports; assist with analyzing performance by style, program, and category. Track pre-production and production milestones to ensure deadlines are met. Support item setup and data accuracy for large accounts (including Walmart systems, if needed). Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination Act as a liaison between Sales, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Logistics teams. Communicate changes or updates regarding pricing, delivery windows, testing requirements, and packaging guidelines. Help prepare and follow up on buyer correspondence and meeting action items. Administrative Support Manage calendars, meeting scheduling, and travel coordination for the SVP. Organize digital and physical files, ensuring all sales tools are up-to-date and easily accessible. Some of What You'll Do: 1–3 years of experience in wholesale fashion, sales support, merchandising, or production. Strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint, and general office software. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly reliable. Experience working with mass retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kohl's, JCPenney, Meijer, etc.) highly desirable Familiarity with retail portals such as Walmart Retail Link an asset Understanding of garment construction, costing, and product development cycles an asset What Makes You a Fit Strong sense of urgency and ownership Able to prioritize and problem-solve independently Team-oriented with a positive, professional approach Comfort with numbers, reports, and data accuracy High level of discretion when handling confidential information What This Role Offers You Exposure to working with some of the largest retailers in North America Close mentorship from an experienced SVP Hands-on involvement in the full wholesale process—from development to delivery A dynamic, creative environment with opportunities to grow into sales or account management roles Why join TKG Enjoy your birthday off 6 Personal Days Flexible schedule Wellness allowance RRSP matching Full benefits Free Coffee Welcome gift Events Learning & Development......and much more