Assistant Sales Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field is required.
- Prior internships and/or related experience are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are required.
- Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the international partnership.
- Master the Haddad Brands systems applicable to the international business.
- Partner with the Associate Sales Manager and Sales Manager to provide administrative support internally and externally.
- Participate in Haddad Brands trainings, including onboarding sessions and systems tutorials.
- Communicate daily with internal teams on completed and pending tasks to ensure the needs of international partners are met.
- Recap all internal and external meetings and follow up on actionable next steps.
- Manage samples effectively and pack and unpack samples for necessary market appointments.
- Support the sales and design team with go-to-market market preparation.
- Support international customers in off-calendar New York market week appointments with their retailers.
- Complete special projects as needed.
About the company
Haddad Brands designs and sells children's clothing and accessories under licenses from sports and fashion brands, supplying retailers around the world. Its portfolio includes Nike, Jordan, Converse, Levi's and Polo Ralph Lauren, and the company adapts those labels to children's apparel. The business handles product development, sourcing and wholesale sales, while independent factories manufacture its collections. It also markets collections through digital campaigns, influencer partnerships and fashion shows that support retailers and brand partners. Founded in 1925 as an importing company, the privately held family business is headquartered in New York City.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1925
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Eligible students get paid immersion: Legacy runs full-time, eight-week summer internships for rising juniors and seniors with GPAs above 3.0.
- Interns pitch real business solutions: Legacy's judged project awards the winning idea a $1,000 scholarship.
- Haddad reduces conventional energy reliance: the company says its distribution centers run on solar power.
What critics are saying
- New York designers face office requirements: Haddad's Designer - China posting requires consistent in-office presence.
- Creative freedom has boundaries: Haddad designs within each partner brand's established aesthetic.
- Product rules come from multiple owners: Haddad follows Nike and Levi's restricted substance lists alongside regulatory standards.
What makes Haddad Brands unique
- Haddad avoids store-brand production: its business explicitly excludes private-label apparel.
- International distribution uses shared ownership: Haddad works through joint ventures as well as distribution partners.
- Haddad has its own retail format: Rookie Kids combines children's clothing, accessories and footwear in multi-brand stores.
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