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Sample Coordinator Jobs in New York, NY at Spanx
Title: Sample Coordinator
Company: Spanx
Location: New York, NY
OverviewCompany DescriptionSPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customerfirst. While we live in the fashion and retail world, we don’t obsess trends, rules or conventional ways of running a business. Rather – we set the trends, create solutions, and we obsess product with out-of-the-box-thinking and patented technology. Spanx is beloved around the world by customers and celebrities alike for our comfort-first approach to must-haves like shapewear, apparel, jeans, active, leggings, bras and beyond! We elevate women through product and empower them to look and feel their best. And we think we’ve only scratched the surface. We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion.
About The RoleThe Sample Coordinator owns processing, organizing, and tracking multiple sample sets for all Creative Marketing productions. You will be responsible for maintaining proper sample flow and facilitating all activities around samples and problem solving as needed. Strong attention to detail and organization with the intent to continually make improvements in the sample management process.
This position is best fit for those looking to either kickstart their career or venture into new beginnings!
This role is based in our NYC headquarters, requires weekly in office work Tuesday-Thursday, but as needed and reports into Production Director.
Job DescriptionYou’ll love it because you will…
Coordinate cross-functionally with Merch and Product Production teams to receive and process multiple samples sets during pass off’s
Manage communication from Merch team as it pertains to styling and retouching notes, relaying to appropriate teams
Track and communicate delays of late or missing samples
Ensure all needed assets and resources are identified to successfully meet the project schedule
Maintain sample storage and proper disposal of aged samples
Troubleshoot any questions or problems from set & post production about samples
Communicate with Producers to secure all needed product samples for photo/video shoots
Partner with Product Production on optimizing the sample calendar
Work with team to pinpoint areas of opportunity in sample process & brainstorm new efficient ways of working
Qualifications
We require…
2-3 years of experience in sample coordinator role or related fashion role
Ability to coordinate and to have direct responsibility over a specific set of tasks related to
Communication: Speaks clearly and understandably; presents with confidence; gauges audience reaction, interest, and understanding, and adjusts communication style or content accordingly.
Adapts well to ambiguity, change, and different cultures; finds positive opportunities in these circumstances.
Accepts and appreciates other people; demonstrates courtesy and compassion; supports, encourages, and thanks others; consults, listens, and understands others; promotes diversity and builds morale, team cohesion, and collaboration.
Identifies the information needed to address an issue; gathers information from routine and non-routine sources to support decision-making; assimilates new information quickly; masters new techniques easily.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational skills with the capability to balance competing priorities
Ability to leverage relationships…
