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".