WHAT IS THE BRAND?
Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 2007. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn), and other high-quality, iconic brands. Mashburn aims to be the best in American style and service... a brand that offers luxury-quality product at accessible prices, delivered with a memorable customer experience, and driven by a deeply personal brand voice that expresses the passion and inspiration of our founders.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
The Wholesale Assistant is an entry level position working with the Mashburn wholesale division by assisting the sales team in managing accounts, hitting sales goals, traveling to trunk and trade shows, and coordinating operations. It is a high energy job with opportunities to work directly with Mashburn wholesale accounts as well as internal design, production, and distribution teams. This role also serves as an ambassador for the brand and will develop product knowledge and customer-facing skills.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Oversee sample coordination, working with the sales, design, and creative teams
- Coordinate Operations including Made-to-Measure and Alterations at HQ
- Assist with tradeshow and seasonal market preparation and outreach
- Support order management inputs for both pre-season and in-season needs including style information and pre-bookings, re-orders, and made-to-measure
- Help manage Available to Ship (ATS) inventory to drive in-season business goals
- Facilitate and support account customer service, including order updates & changes, timelines, and returns
- Assist in achieving annual wholesale sales plans
- Contribute to relationship management with major and specialty accounts
- Travel for and support Trunk Shows with in-person selling and product merchandising
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS?
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
- Ability to travel
- Passion for clothing with an interest in fabrics and garment construction
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Kind, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude with a desire to serve others and provide memorable hospitality
- Ability to build solid partnerships with cross-functional teams
- Is a motivated, resourceful problem-solver and team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Approaches situations with positivity, flexibility, and creativity, even under pressure with tight deadlines
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit & enthusiasm for growing with Mashburn
- Reflects our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Humble, Hard Work, Nimble, Hospitable, and Honest