Junior Wholesale and Marketing Assistant

Summary:

Carhartt WIP North America is seeking a Junior Wholesale and Marketing Assistant. This role will report directly to the Country Manager - Canada and provide day-to-day support to the Wholesale and Marketing teams by coordinating wholesale operations, showroom activities, sample management, and regional brand initiatives. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about maintaining the integrity of the Carhartt WIP brand across all customer touchpoints.

Core Responsibilities

Wholesale & Showroom Support

• Assist with merchandising seasonal collections within the showroom.
• Support showroom operations and ensure samples and product presentations align with brand standards.
• Liaise with the third-party logistics (3PL) provider to monitor and communicate the status of outgoing shipments.
• Monitor, track, and report on pick ticket status within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Support the wholesale sales team by maintaining relationships with 15+ wholesale accounts and responding to day-to-day client needs.
• Process vendor loans, sample pulls, and showroom requests while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Brand Marketing & Activation

• Help execute regional marketing initiatives while maintaining Carhartt WIP's brand standards across physical, digital, and social media channels.
• Support the planning and execution of brand events, photoshoots, video productions, and local marketing activations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and support regional organic social media content.
• Monitor customer trends, market activity, and consumer behavior to share insights with the team.
• Act as a brand ambassador by representing and promoting Carhartt WIP within the marketplace while protecting brand integrity.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a growing and evolving business environment.
• Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency for tracking shipments, maintaining records, and reporting.
• Previous experience in a contemporary apparel showroom or wholesale environment.
• Retail experience with an understanding of Carhartt WIP’s brand positioning, target customer, market, competitors, and wholesale business.
• Experience supporting wholesale sales or showroom operations.
• Experience with visual merchandising.
• Sales experience is an asset, but not required.

Additional Information:

• Location : Full-time at our Toronto office. Hybrid work schedule, mandated to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday.
• Reporting Structure : Direct report to Country Manager - Canada.
• Compensation : $50K - $65K/year.
• Position Status : This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) : Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support portions of our recruitment and selection process, including application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling.

Carhartt WIP North America is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse and talented team. We consider, hire, train, promote, and compensate regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Carhartt WIP HR at usahr@carhartt-wip.com, and we will work with you in accordance with the AODA.