Sales Administrative Associate

ITOCHU Prominent USA designs and manufactures men’s and women’s fabrics and finished garments for distribution to wholesalers and retailers.  The company sources and handles logistics of importing textiles for name-brand companies, including Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Nordstroms and The Gap, and handles licensing and or distribution for many famous brands in Japan.

We currently have a career opportunity for a Sales Administrative Associate to join our Women’s Fabric team.  Provide administrative support to a sales team. Process data and generate routine reports regarding sales results, sales force earnings, and market conditions. Answer questions about the organization's products or services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS include the following.

1. Serve as the initial contact in the office for all problems and information questions from the sales team. Answer all incoming calls and provide as much immediate resolution as possible.
   
2. Book and process Customer Purchase Order Requests and Change Orders.
   
3. Interface with customers and sales team to identify and resolve Purchase Order problems as to ensure that requests are following established guidelines and procedures.
   
4. Interface with Production and Credit Department, expediting shipments and account maintenance.
   
5. Assist sales management in the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables for presentations and business reviews utilizing various software applications and requiring integration of data from multiple sources.
   
6. Create reports for the sales force regarding market conditions, sales results, and team earnings.
   
7. Prepare and process incoming and outgoing correspondence. Oversee petty cash, office supplies and equipment repair.
   
8. Coordinate the preparation of monthly calendars, mileage reports, and travel itineraries for the sales office.
   
9. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) required.

1+ years of experience in a sales office environment
Bilingual Japanese a plus.

Please send a cover letter with salary requirements plus a resume to careers@itochupro.com . 

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.  ITOCHU Prominent USA is an equal opportunity employer.