Sales Assistant, Women's Polo

Position Overview

The Sales Assistant will provide critical operational support to the Wholesale Sales team, ensuring seamless execution with exceptional service to our retail partners with a focus on order management, record-keeping, and reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury brand environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sales Support & Account Management

• Provide administrative support to Vice President and Sales team members in managing wholesale accounts
• Assist with order entry, order tracking, and ensuring timely delivery to retail partners
• Coordinate with sample assistant on sample requests pertaining to showroom/market and account requests
• Maintain accurate account files, contact databases, and sales records
• Prepare sales reports, performance analysis, and weekly/monthly recaps
• Support special projects as assigned

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as administrative liaison between Sales team, retail accounts, and internal departments (Merchandising, Planning, Account Services, Digital, & Marketing)
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and agendas
• Respond to account inquiries and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner

Reporting & Analysis

• Help maintain sales tracking documentation and assist with analysis
• Track inventory levels and communicate stock availability to accounts
• Monitor competitive landscape and provide market intelligence updates

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience with order management systems (NuOrder, SAP, Vibe or similar) preferred

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional demeanor and ability to build relationships across all levels
• Proactive problem-solver with strong sense of urgency
• Flexibility to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.