Sample Coordinator

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Launched in 1980, Express has been a part of some of the most important and culture-defining fashion trends. The Express Edit design philosophy ensures that the brand is always ‘of the now’ so people can get dressed for every day and any occasion knowing that Express can help them look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel.

The primary responsibility of the Sample Coordinator is the coordination of merchandise samples and product information. This position will manage the organizing of physical samples and the tracking of samples as they arrive at the office. In addition to samples, the Coordinator will also play a critical role in gathering and preparing the necessary tools for each milestone meeting and pass-off. The ideal candidate should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and could also be asked to stretch their scope further to S5 training in order to provide data entry assistance for the team. This individual will support women’s team across various administrative tasks as needed by the team.

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate samples for monthly floor set meetings
• Collect and prepare samples for marketing photo shoots
• Follow up on any late or missing samples and communicate updates to the team as needed
• Track samples expected to receive and communicate updates to the team
• Organize samples for Monday selling meetings, Go To Market (GTM) Milestones and Trim Alignment meetings
• Other miscellaneous tasks as directed by the supervisor (e.g., printing decks or Computer Adided Design Sketch (CADS), building boards, making signs, meeting support, etc.)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of related work experience
• Strong Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Computer proficiency enough to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage time and workloads effectively with minimal supervision
• Hands-on person with positive attitude
• Pulse on trend and apparel market

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Positive attitude; professional and mature; confident and comfortable presenter; motivated self-starter; organized and attentive to detail; resourceful and solution oriented

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.