About Us:

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Position Summary:

As the Junior Sales Coordinator, you will provide critical administrative and operational support to the Sales team, ensuring the seamless flow of orders from entry to delivery. You will serve as a key liaison between Sales, Sourcing, and Purchasing, while maintaining the organization of our showroom and sales tools to facilitate world-class client presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute accurate order entry and follow-through, including the validation of EDI orders and receipt of customer distributions.
• Track all purchase orders and ITs by maintaining a detailed log, providing Sales with real-time updates on delivery dates and revisions.
• Interface with Sales Coordinators, Sourcing, and Purchasing to ensure timely allocation and shipment of all orders.
• Maintain open order reports and manage backorders, modifying dates as necessary with Sales and customer approval.
• Generate essential inventory availability reports and assist with monthly and yearly forecasting data.
• Support the sales process by assisting in client appointments and creating sales tools using JPEGs and CADs.
• Manage showroom samples and oversee multiple administrative projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (4-year college degree required).
• 1–2 years of experience in a professional office or retail environment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Docs.
• Working knowledge of Retail Math principles.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized with a responsible work ethic and a high level of accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, specifically regarding data entry and order tracking.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain and develop effective relationships with accounts and internal departments.
• Proactive multitasker capable of managing various projects under tight deadlines.