Senior Sales Assistant (Apparel Industry)

Job Description The RoleThis is not a traditional administrative assistant role.We are looking for a commercially minded, detail-oriented apparel professional who understands garment construction, costing fundamentals, and cross-border manufacturing coordination.You will work closely with Senior Sales Managers to ensure seamless execution across sampling, costing, production follow-up, and client communication — acting as a key bridge between the U.S. sales office and our global production teams.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Account Support· Support Senior Sales Managers in managing strategic U.S. accounts· Assist in preparing quotations, cost sheets, and margin analysis· Coordinate sample development timelines and follow up with internal teams· Track order status, production progress, and delivery schedulesTechnical & Product Coordination· Review tech packs and assist in translating customer requirements into production-ready instructions· Work closely with sourcing and production teams to ensure fabric, trim, and garment specifications are accurately executed· Help resolve basic production or quality issues through proactive communicationBilingual Communication & Global Coordination· Act as a communication bridge between U.S. clients and overseas factories (China, Egypt, Bangladesh, etc.)· Translate and clarify technical or commercial information when necessary· Ensure information flow between internal teams and customers is timely and accurateData & Process Management· Maintain organized records of costing sheets, order summaries, and client communication· Support reporting preparation for sales performance tracking· Assist in improving workflow efficiency and internal coordination processesQualifications & Experience· Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and basic costing structure· Experience supporting U.S. retail brands or private-label programs is a plus· Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written required)· Professional English communication skills (written and verbal)· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities· Authorized to work in the United States· Willingness to travel internationally often to overseas production bases, such as China, Bangladesh and Egypt, to coordinate sampling and production audits. Company DescriptionAbout Handa IndustriesHanda Industries is a vertically integrated global apparel manufacturer with over US$300M in annual revenue and a workforce of 10,000+ employees worldwide. For nearly 30 years, we have built an end-to-end supply chain spanning fabric knitting, dyeing, garment manufacturing, and logistics, with production bases in Egypt, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, and sales offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.Our QIZ-certified factory in Egypt provides **duty-free access to the U.S. market**, creating a strong competitive advantage for U.S. and European brands navigating today's sourcing and trade environment.Company DescriptionAbout Handa Industries\r\n\r\nHanda Industries is a vertically integrated global apparel manufacturer with over US$300M in annual revenue and a workforce of 10,000+ employees worldwide. For nearly 30 years, we have built an end-to-end supply chain spanning fabric knitting, dyeing, garment manufacturing, and logistics, with production bases in Egypt, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, and sales offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.\r\n\r\nOur QIZ-certified factory in Egypt provides **duty-free access to the U.S. market**, creating a strong competitive advantage for U.S. and European brands navigating today's sourcing and trade environment.