Sample Assistant

Saks Fifth Avenue

3d • $46,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. YOU WILL BE: The Sample Assistant owns the physical movement and systemic movement of the digital product assets (copy attributes and physical samples) through the pipeline in our Photo Studios. Reporting to the Sample Manager, but partnering closely with the Product Supervisor, the Sample Assistant is responsible for the organization and inspection of product samples and tracking the shoot lifecycle of the product for an assigned area of business. The Sample Assistant is also responsible for communicating with vendors and buyers, requesting and validating copy attributes, ultimately pushing all items through the digital item lifecycle.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with retail operations
• Experienced with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides) and/or MS Office (Excel, MS Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint)
• Can manage the repetitive nature of the role
• Work as an important part of a talented team

Responsibilities

• Manage samples by category, priority, and schedule.
• Handle sample logistics, including receiving, tracking, and returns.
• Coordinate sample check-in/out for studio shoots and ensure return.
• Verify samples for accuracy and quality; report discrepancies.
• Maintain product copy sheets and accurate sample records.
• Support Product Supervisors and Managers with projects and cross-functional tasks

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed