Sales Jobs in None, CA

Position Overview

A growing luxury retail organization is seeking a Buying & Operations Assistant to support seasonal buying, inventory management, vendor communication, and day-to-day operational processes. This role is well-suited for an early-career professional who is looking to deepen their experience in luxury buying and retail operations within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Buying Support

• Assist in preparation for seasonal market appointments and vendor meetings
• Maintain and update seasonal buy sheets and assortment plans
• Enter and track purchase orders, allocations, and delivery schedules
• Monitor incoming shipments and support reconciliation of orders

Inventory & Reporting

• Generate and maintain weekly sales and inventory reports
• Support sell-through analysis and re-order recommendations
• Assist with inventory counts and stock organization
• Ensure accurate product data entry in Shopify or similar POS/e-commerce system

Vendor & Brand Communication

• Coordinate with brand partners on order confirmations, shipping updates, and invoice follow-ups
• Maintain organized digital records of vendor agreements and seasonal buys

E-Commerce & Store Operations

• Support product uploads, merchandising updates, and inventory syncing across channels
• Help ensure alignment between in-store and online assortments
• Assist in maintaining backend operational workflows and documentation
• Provide cross-functional support during peak retail periods

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in luxury retail, merchandising, buying, or operations
• Strong interest in contemporary and luxury designer brands
• Proficiency in Shopify or similar POS/e-commerce systems preferred
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills a plus
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-team, entrepreneurial environment

We are seeking an experienced retail and/or luxury professional to lead our buying and operations function for a high-end, multi-brand retail environment in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an in-person leadership role that offers direct exposure to small business entrepreneurship within the luxury retail space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the buying and operations function, including seasonal buys and inventory planning
• Maintain and grow relationships with premium and luxury brand partners and vendors
• Oversee seasonal order placement, allocations, and delivery tracking
• Create and analyze sales, inventory, and performance reports to inform merchandising and buying decisions
• Manage and support e-commerce operations, ensuring alignment between in-store and online assortments
• Partner with leadership to optimize operational processes across retail and digital channels
• Support POS and backend operations using Shopify or a comparable platform

Qualifications

• Prior experience in luxury or specialty retail, buying, or retail operations
• Strong working knowledge of contemporary and luxury designer brands
• Proficiency with Shopify or comparable POS/e-commerce systems
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment

Additional Details

• In-person role based in the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Opportunity to travel to key markets such as New York and Paris
• Competitive compensation package including:
• Base salary
• Commission
• Store discount
• Health insurance

Simkhai is searching for a Retail Stock Associate. This position is responsible for receiving, organizing, and replenishing merchandise on the sales floor and in the stockroom. This position supports daily store operations by managing inventory flow, maintaining stockroom organization, and ensuring operational procedures are followed. Must be comfortable engaging with customers, responding to inquiries, and supporting the sales team on the floor when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Stock & Inventory

• Receive, unpack, and process incoming and outgoing shipments
• Stock shelves, racks, and displays according to company standards
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and assist with cycle counts and audits
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect merchandise
• Ensure proper pricing, tagging, and product placement

Operations

• Support daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Follow operational guidelines for inventory control and loss prevention
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized stockroom and sales floor
• Assist with visual merchandising resets and store layout changes
• Operate inventory systems, handheld scanners, and point-of-sale tools as needed
• Support omni-channel operations such as online order fulfillment or consignments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures

Team & Store Support

• Collaborate with management and sales teams to meet store goals
• Assist sales associates with shipping consignments and client sales
• Assist on the sales floor during peak hours or coverage gaps when needed
• Communicate inventory or operational issues promptly
• Answer incoming store phone calls from time to time when needed

Qualifications:

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Must have ability to lift and move merchandise (up to 40–50 lbs); Physical work including standing, lifting, bending and walking
• Must have strong organizational and operational skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
• Must have prior retail, stock, or operations experience

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), and PTO. Additionally, employees receive a generous clothing allowance and a 50% employee discount.

About Us:

SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday, blending innovative techniques with timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the brand draws inspiration from architecture and sculpture, combining progressive construction with intimate hand-detailing. A 2015 recipient of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, SIMKHAI is recognized for its original silhouettes, quality construction, and timeless elegance. Based in Los Angeles, the studio continues to cultivate a creative community around the brand, sharing its designs with women who live artful, unapologetic lives.

About Us:

PISTOLA is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG (PISTOLA and DAZE), we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.

Position Overview:

As a Merchandiser, you will drive the end-to-end product lifecycle. You are the bridge between creative vision and commercial reality, ensuring our assortments hit that perfect sweet spot of trend-driven and highly profitable. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you’ll navigate our fast-moving world with strategic grit and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate balances a creative eye with an analytical mindset to excel within our dynamic, cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and merchandise seasonal wholesale assortments for Pistola and Daze, aligning with brand vision, customer insights, and financial goals.
• Partner with the Director of Planning to build seasonal line plans by delivery, ensuring style/SKU-level detail supports business and account needs.
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure deliverables align with the production calendar while meeting profitability and speed-to-market targets.
• Research current and emerging trends, analyze market data, and identify risks and opportunities in pricing, styling, and assortment mix.
• Monitor market and competitive trends to drive continuous product improvement and differentiation for wholesale partners.
• Support wholesale sales efforts by developing strong product strategies, key item focus, and line presentations tailored to each account.
• Identify key categories, items, and growth opportunities that drive both brand and wholesale channel performance.
• Track progress against the Production Calendar, managing both core timelines and accelerated projects to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.

Who You Are

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
• Results-driven, with a solid understanding of financial metrics and profitability levers
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Highly collaborative, able to build alignment and influence across teams and with external partners
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and develops solutions before issues arise
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Must be currently based in Los Angeles; no relocation assistance or support for out-of-state transitions is available at this time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in wholesale merchandising, buying, or product strategy within the fashion or apparel industry
• Proven ability to analyze data, forecast sales, and build strategic assortments that drive business growth
• Experience managing the product development lifecycle from concept to market
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems (e.g., NuOrder, PLM, RLM, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of wholesale channels, key account needs, and market trends
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Work with the Director of Merchandising on the planning, development, and execution of

an organization's merchandise strategy. This role involves analyzing market trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment, pricing, and inventory levels. The goal is to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring that the merchandise aligns with the company's brand and customer expectations.

The strategic link between the product team and our cross functional partners in marketing, planning and sales.

Assortment Planning:

• Participate in merchandising strategies and creation of seasonal assortment plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals
• Partner with Director of Merchandising on seasonal style line plan creation and maintenance including but not limited to style number creation, color codes, and product variable data coding for PLM system
• Set and adjust pricing strategies to optimize sales and
• profitability, taking into account competitive pricing, cost structures, and market dynamics.

Business Reporting & Analysis:

• Assist in monitoring weekly sales, analyzing style performance and market trends to better understand channel specific needs and opportunities
• Learn to understand target customers by shopping retail stores and providing competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
• Assist in the development of inventory and markdown strategies that fuel company sales objectives

M&D Calendar:

• Assist the Director of Merchandising in maintaining the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion
• Participate in development Milestone Meeting preparation, including sketch reviews, line assortment reviews, proto reviews, pricing and margin reviews, and internal sales presentations

GTM Calendar:

• Work with Director of Merchandising to set seasonal primary and secondary product marketing stories
• Develop Briefs for Creative Production
• Complete Channel Boxes in GTM Calendar

Sample Management

• Work closely with production to manage incoming photo samples
• Organize, maintain, and prepare samples for merchant presentations and requests from
• business partners
• Manage and organize the sample archive

Wholesale and E-Commerce Asset Creation

• Collaborate with the creative team on product descriptions
• Create shot list for seasonal photo assets and work closely with in-house photographer to
• ensure completion
• Work with Director of Merchandising on styling of both mens and womens collections, and
• assist on photoshoots
• Review photo assets and ensure they meet Outerknown standards

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in design, business, or marketing
• Apparel merchandising/buying background required; contemporary menswear experience
• a plus, planning experience a plus
• An understanding of the Outerknown brand and mission and how they translate to the
• collections at the e-commerce level
• Demonstrated ability to set initiatives and deliver results while maintaining a positive
• attitude
• Self-motivated and organized with a strong work ethic and ability to excel in a team
• environment

Assistant Planner (Temporary)

Location: Emeryville, CA

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour

Employment Type: Temporary, 6+ months

Ideal Start Date: 3/10/26

Work Schedule: Hybrid

• In‑office Monday through Thursday and Fridays remote

The Assistant Planner will support planning and operations teams by analyzing data, maintaining reports, and assisting with day‑to‑day planning activities. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with strong Excel skills and an interest in data analysis within a retail or planning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning activities through data analysis and reporting
• Maintain and update spreadsheets to track inventory, sales, or planning metrics
• Assist with forecasting, trend analysis, and performance reporting
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support planning and operational needs
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports and systems
• Support ad hoc analysis and planning projects as needed

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Retail experience is a plus

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About the Role

The Footwear Merchandising Contractor supports and develops a specific business category by helping drive category strategy, managing the product line’s look and feel, and delivering financial and efficiency targets. The role partners closely with Product Managers on organization, line planning, product strategy, development, and launch activities, while evaluating category performance and building deep product knowledge across current lines, upcoming launches, and the development pipeline.

You’ll Make a Difference By

Product Strategy:

• Responsible for managing a category – subject to review of the category lead
• Making decisions for the category subject to review and approval
• Developing footwear product line vision and strategy that integrates with the overall long-term vision for the ARIAT brand
• Identifying market opportunities for Ariat in various market segments
• Taking primary responsibility for maintaining and updating all merchandising-related documents utilized by the product manager
• Taking lead in managing product samples for the Product Manager
• Partnering with PM team with pricing, margin-related initiatives and accuracy of all printed & online materials
• Handling packaging for the Product Manager
• Overseeing product assortment and support with marketing and tradeshow coordinators
• Gathering market data via selling reports, industry publications, events, and shows to help identify and expand on Ariat market opportunities
• Supporting the team in creating the strategy to present to product teams including: product boards, focus groups, event participation, competitive pricing analysis, and customer profiles
• Participating in product brainstorms and assisting in setting up project lists and briefs in support of project list
• Presenting product to various groups of company VPs and sales team members
• Performing market research of various brands both western and mainstream – keeping a pulse on western brand launches and brand sites
• Being the centric & SAP master- support PM on all centric and SAP requirements
• Collaborating and helping articulate target consumer demographics, psychographics and how Ariat footwear will fulfill “unmet needs”

Product Line Planning:

• Collaborating and helping create and manage seasonal merchandising plans and manage projects through the development process.
• Partnering with seasonal market research and brainstorming
• Partnering with seasonal merchandising plans
• Partnering with seasonal creative product briefs
• Partnering with the product management team on the management of line reviews, pre-lines/market feedback, final line decisions and launch plans

Marketing:

• Responsible to deliver data for packaging, hangtags, catalog, web site, and B2B
• Coordinating with Product Manager to ensure product is correct and available for photo shoots requirements
• Partnering with Product Manager with prep for sales meetings, events, and customer visits.
• Managing requesting and accuracy of Product Sell Sheets.

Sales Support:

• Contacting Sales Reps for follow-up on product meetings
• Attending pre-lines on an as needed basis

Business Management:

• Analyzing each season’s selling by style and color as well as channel distribution.
• Partnering with Product Manager to identify close out or phase out opportunities and plan lifecycles of product
• Completing weekly and monthly analysis on bookings

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Adapts quickly to change and growth.
• Maintains a professional and collaborative work environment with others.
• Requires problem-solving skills through gathering information and feedback from management and team members.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses and executes exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Exhibits exceptional writing skills.
• Works within a collaborative Team Environment.
• Maintains Exceptional Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and strategic planning needed to execute Principal Duties of position.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of western industry is a plus, but not necessary.
• Interest in product merchandising and fashion preferred
• Detail-oriented

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.

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Teressa Foglia is a luxury headwear brand with locations in Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and Houston, and a growing global presence. We specialize in handcrafted felt and straw hats that celebrate exceptional millinery, craftsmanship, and the bold individuals who wear them. Our designs are made to be seen — honoring artistry, heritage techniques, and the culture of makers around the world. We create headwear for strong, independent women and men who are carving their own path, inspired by the powerful women in designer Teressa Foglia’s life.

Alongside the brand, the Malibu gallery space also showcases the work of fine artist Ty Hays, whose large-scale Western-inspired paintings and mixed-media works explore themes of freedom, land, spirit, and the American West. The space operates as both a luxury retail atelier and contemporary art gallery, offering a unique intersection of fashion, art, and experiential retail.

This is a paid, on-site internship role based in Malibu as a Fashion & Art Intern with Teressa Foglia and Ty Hays Fine Art.

The intern will be involved in daily operations across both the luxury headwear brand and fine art gallery. Responsibilities include assisting with sales, client experience, backend organization, inventory management, event support, merchandising, and marketing initiatives. The role will also provide exposure to gallery operations, art handling, collector communications, exhibition openings, and creative direction.

This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of luxury fashion, fine art, and experiential retail — ideal for someone interested in brand building, creative entrepreneurship, and the art world.

• Sales and marketing skills
• Interest in fashion, luxury retail, and contemporary art
• Fashion styling and/or visual merchandising experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a small, fast-paced creative team
• Passion for craftsmanship, design, and storytelling
• Experience in fashion, retail, or art gallery settings is a plus
• Ability to work on-site in Malibu, CA

Company Description

Khaki's of Carmel is a renowned menswear destination, merging classic styles with modern flair to cater to locals and visitors. Known for its commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity, the store offers a curated selection of high-quality clothing, from American-made pieces to some of the most luxurious brands worldwide. With a strong emphasis on customer service and attention to detail, Khaki's provides a unique and personalized shopping experience. The store is driven by a dedicated team and a shared passion for innovation, teamwork, and community values, reflecting its deep connection to the Carmel area.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Wardrobe Consultant based in Carmel, CA. The Wardrobe Consultant will work directly with customers to provide personalized fashion consulting services, share product knowledge, and assist in styling and selecting clothing to meet individual needs. Responsibilities include maintaining exceptional customer service, participating in sales, understanding merchandise details, and ensuring the store’s ambiance aligns with the company’s standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of apparel and merchandise, with a keen interest in fashion and product curation
• Proven experience in fashion consulting and wardrobe styling for diverse clientele
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide outstanding customer service
• Sales expertise with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed targets
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and provide personalized shopping experiences
• Flexible availability to meet the needs of a retail environment, including weekends
• Passion for menswear and attention to detail for creating high-quality customer outcomes
• Prior experience in retail or luxury fashion is a plus

This role is based in San Diego and with a Tues/Wed/Thurs in-office hybrid work schedule.

The Associate Buyer is a high-potential omnichannel merchandising professional responsible for owning one department while supporting an Omnichannel Buyer or Senior Buyer on more complex categories. This role is designed as a primary development path to a future Omnichannel Buyer role and blends strong execution of retail fundamentals with growing responsibility in trend discovery, innovation, and category strategy.

The Associate Buyer contributes to product, price, promotion, and placement decisions and supports — and at times leads — product style-outs and category walks with the Chief Product & Customer Officer and senior leaders. The role partners cross-functionally, engages vendors, negotiates costs and programs, and helps drive a steady flow of product newness that meets evolving customer expectations while delivering to financial plans.

Key Responsibilities

Department Ownership & Strategy Support

• Own day-to-day performance and execution for one department across store and digital channels.
• Support category strategy development and execution for additional complex departments.
• Translate trend insights and customer needs into actionable assortment recommendations.
• Contribute to seasonal and annual assortment and category plans aligned to Buyer/Senior Buyer strategy.
• Support product architecture, price ladders, and assortment segmentation.

Product, Trend & Innovation Focus

• Continuously research trends, competitive assortments, and innovation opportunities.
• Conduct regular competitive shopping and market analysis and share actionable insights.
• Recommend new products, vendors, and concepts that drive differentiation and newness.
• Support product selection, line reviews, and assortment edits.
• Support and at times lead product style-outs, assortment reviews, and executive walks.

Financial & Business Performance

• Own and manage department-level KPIs with guidance, including sales, margin, and inventory metrics.
• Partner with Merchandising Planning and Demand Planning on forecasts, OTB support, and reflow actions.
• Track weekly performance and recommend actions on opportunities and risks.
• Ensure promotional and pricing execution aligns with strategy and financial goals.
• Maintain strong command of item-level and department-level performance details.

Vendor Partnership & Negotiation

• Support vendor relationships and communication for owned department and assigned categories.
• Participate in vendor meetings, line reviews, and negotiations.
• Negotiate costs, programs, and funding opportunities with guidance.
• Help build long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships.
• Partner with Owned Brands, Sourcing, Product Development, and QA as applicable.

Omnichannel Execution (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement)

• Support product and assortment execution across stores and digital channels.
• Partner with Digital, Store Operations, and Marketing on launches and product stories.
• Collaborate with Space and Visual Planning on assortment placement and flow.
• Ensure item setup, product data, and execution details are accurate and on time.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Demand Planning, Space & Visual Planning, Owned Brands, Product Development, Store Operations, Digital, Marketing, Sourcing, and QA.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional inputs to support on-time launches.
• Represent department needs and priorities in cross-functional forums when needed.

Retail Fundamentals & Operational Excellence

• Execute core retail fundamentals with excellence and precision.
• Maintain strong item-level accuracy across cost, retails, specs, attributes, and timelines.
• Ensure systems, samples, and assortments are managed accurately and efficiently.
• Drive follow-through and detail discipline across all merchandising processes.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3–5+ years of merchandising, buying, or related retail experience.
• Experience supporting or owning a product category preferred.
• Exposure to omnichannel retail environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical and financial aptitude; knows and manages the numbers.
• High attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Growing product and trend judgment.
• Effective vendor communication and early negotiation capability.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High learning agility and coachability.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Development & Leadership Profile

• High-potential future Buyer with strong growth mindset.
• Brings energy, ownership, and commitment to the business.
• Excited to competitive shop and stay close to stores and customers.
• Demonstrates curiosity around trends, innovation, and product newness.
• Balances creativity with retail fundamentals and execution excellence.
• Eager to learn, take feedback, and grow into greater category ownership.