Sales Assistant - Coperni

Who we are 

Coperni - Inspired by the works of the mathematician Nicolas  Copernicus, fuelled by discovery, technology and futurism, the Parisian brand Coperni infuses a thorough knowledge of embroidery techniques, streamlined with a linear architectural sensibility. The brand marries origami-like technique with a neat, ‘sportif’ yet feminine silhouette and a growing feminine party wear vibe. Coperni is now sold worldwide at around 250 key leading stockists.

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with interest in designer market ​wholesale to join the coperni sales team for a 3 months contract (either Fixed term contract or freelance) in Milan. 

You will support Coperni to achieve global sales targets, build and nurture client relationships, and ensure optimization of the business in-season. You will help raise brand awareness through trade marketing activities with key accounts and transcribe brand & collection aesthetics into showroom concepts. You build in-depth knowledge of the designer market, understand the importance of brand positioning. You are a natural analyst and strategic thinker. You will also work closely with customer service, operations, retail and marketing teams to ensure close collaboration and efficiency across brand business functions. 

What your day to day will look like 

Sales / Commercial  

• Wholesale account management 

• Business development / market research 

• Seasonal budget forecasting by region (and door) 

• Support the Sales Director/ Manager in international commercial strategy & business planning 

• Work closely with Area Management teams on regional planning & customer relationship management 

• Diary management, market preparation, and conducting showroom sales (Milan, Paris) 

• Support with setting up seasonal collection selling tools (Joor, linesheet, lookbook etc.) 

• Work closely with production, operations and customers service teams to track and push deliveries to customers 

• Update databases and company systems on a regular basis ensuring client information is always accurate 

• Seasonal order process from order taking, to processing, checking, and confirming final order book 

• Analyse, record and act on sell through results optimizing in season sales and performance (swaps, re-orders…) 

• Work closely with all internal support teams to provide optimum service and smooth communication. 

• Feedback market intelligence to merchandise team through deep dive end of season reporting, competitor analysis, and support with development and updates of seasonal range plan 

• Showroom production & preparations 

• Support with fashion show preparations 

What you need to succeed 

• Fashion / Business graduate 

• Knowledge/interest in the fashion industry & international markets, key retailers. 

• Excellent communication, written and verbal 

• English is a must, multilingual preferred but not essential 

• Detailed reporting skills - proficient with Excel & Office suite. 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Problem solving, work in autonomy, use of own initiative and able to multitask 

What we Offer

• Type of contracts: Initial 3-month fixed-term employment contract in accordance with the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Terziario - Confcommercio), or alternatively, a 3-month freelance contract.
• Salary: to be determined according to the candidate's experience.
• Possibility of Smart Working 1 day at week.
• Placement in an international, meritocratic, and fast-growing environment.
• Start date: Early September