Sales and Marketing Assistant
Job Description
Lands Downunder is seeking a part-time, entry-level Sales and Marketing Assistant to support sales and marketing operations from our office in Port Jefferson, NY. This in-person role helps keep day-to-day client, product, and administrative work moving, while also providing steady support to the CEO and the broader team. With time and experience, the position has the potential to grow into full-time.
In this role (approximately 20–25 hours per week, Monday to Friday), you will balance customer-facing support, marketing logistics, and operational tasks. You will also help prepare materials for sales presentations and events, manage product sample resources, and handle package preparation and shipping.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks and projects
- Send catalogs, product samples, and swatches to new and existing wholesale clients
- Organize customer and sales information
- Prepare samples and materials for sales presentations and events
- Assist with customer follow-up and other sales-related projects
- Travel to the Atlanta showroom approximately twice per year to assist with the sales team and interact with customers
- Assist the marketing team with straightforward projects and administrative tasks
- Organize and prepare products and materials for marketing initiatives
- Support occasional special projects and other marketing needs
- Prepare returned merchandise for resale, including inspecting, folding, steaming, and repackaging
- Prepare and ship packages via UPS
- Maintain and organize the product sample closet, catalogs, swatches, and related materials
- Provide general day-to-day operational support
- Deliver day-to-day administrative support to the CEO, including correspondence, organization, scheduling, follow-up, and special projects
- Handle occasional local errands and off-site tasks
- Support general office organization and administrative needs
Requirements
- Excellent organization with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort using email and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Comfort learning new software and business systems
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple task types throughout the day
- Friendly, professional demeanor and comfort interacting with customers
- Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
- Willingness and ability to travel to Atlanta approximately twice per year
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Port Jefferson, NY office
Schedule, Location, and Pay
- Location: In-person at Port Jefferson, NY 11777
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 20–25 hours per week
- Pay: $20.00–$23.00 per hour
- Job type: Part time
- Growth opportunity: Potential to grow into a full-time role as responsibilities develop
Technologies
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel
- UPS
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Application Questions
- Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel?
- Are you willing to travel to Atlanta approximately twice per year?