Hiring

We are searching for a motivated Sales Assistant who loves setting and exceeding goals, is rigorous at following up and is a natural storyteller and skilled writer. The position offers exposure to sales, business, and the marketing sides of a creative company.

This is a part-time role requiring 20-25 hours per week. The position will be evaluated after one year. Can work remotely with a 1-2x in-person meeting per month in Brooklyn, NY. 

We are: 

  • A small team of focused individuals who believe that regular and clear communication is the key to our company's success. 
  • Growth seekers, looking for ways to widen our perception of the world and how we can better it. 
  • Dedicated to training and supporting each other to achieve team and personal goals 
  • Cheerleaders who celebrate team and individual wins 
  • Inspired by contemporary design, informed by historical design, and excited by online retail. 

You are:

  • Looking to take the next step into a long-term sales and marketing career
  • A self-starter who can work and think independently, is highly organized, and detail-oriented
  • Willing to take challenges head-on, both big and small 
  • Someone who asks thoughtful questions, open to receiving feedback, and is eager to learn
  • Never takes something at its surface level, a vigilant worker with a keen awareness of the non-obvious
  • A natural communicator who enjoys speaking with customers and listening to their needs 
  • A strong writer who can put complex ideas into simple terms 
  • A creative and warm individual who loves bringing new ideas to the workplace 

Sales & Marketing Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the CEO to grow the wholesale and e-commerce business
  • Helps maintain and grow active leads list of contacts. 
  • Assist with order logistics such as entry, tracking, and maintenance 
  • Work with the warehouse to coordinate order entry and ensure orders are fulfilled properly and on time and solve any issues as they arise 
  • Attend in-person sales and trade shows to support with setup and sales 
  • Adopt the brand’s visual and written voice and communicates it across all channels
  • Work with the CEO to select and layout social media content for social channels such as Instagram, Pinterest, newsletters, and SMS. 
  • Light image editing for content used on social media, newsletters, and ads 
  • Meta and Pinterest ad management while working with agencies to develop and understand campaigns 
  • Utilize digital analytics such as Pinterest audiences, Google Analytics, and Facebook insights to understand website traffic, target audience, and reach.
  • Update websites with product descriptions, and content, and conduct research on how we can improve user experience. 

Requirements: 

  • 1-2 years of experience in sales and marketing, internship ok 
  • Strong writing skills and is comfortable developing internal copy and communicating with external customers
  • Fluency in Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, rush premiere, and video editing skills is a plus 
  • Experience with sales channel backends (Meta, Facebook, Shopify, and Attentive) is a plus 

How to Apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter including a handful of cultural influences & publications you follow (i.e. blogs, magazines, brand newsletters, and social media accounts)
  • Writing sample which could include product copy, blog post, shorty essay, etc.

Submit applications to: info@tortugaliving.com with email subject line "Sales Assistant Position".