Wholesale Coordinator
Cotopaxi
Job location
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Job details
Job Title: Wholesale Coordinator
Job Level: Entry-Level
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Job Location: Cotopaxi HQ: Salt Lake City, Utah (Hybrid) - Some travel required.
Job Compensation: $20+/hr
About Cotopaxi:
Cotopaxi is a carbon neutral certified B Corporation that creates sustainably made outdoor gear designed to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to Do Good. Our Gear for GoodⓇ promise is to make gear that lasts and to have a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. By 2025, we’re committed to using repurposed, recycled, or responsible materials in all of our gear. We also allocate at least 1% of our annual revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which awards grants to nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have reached an estimated 3.5 million individuals living in extreme poverty.
Cotopaxi is a company that values people, innovation, and adventure and our work environment reflects just that. Whether you are working from one of our retail stores, our headquarters, your couch at home, or even your van in the woods, you’ll feel the camaraderie of our amazing team of visionaries, builders and go-getters. We are a team of adventurous, mission-driven people looking to prove that business CAN be a force for good.
What You’ll Do (Job Overview):
Hey Utah, Cotopaxi is looking for a Wholesale Coordinator to join our Sales Team!
Here at Cotopaxi we value building relationships and look to create an environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds no matter what their connection and experience is with the outdoors. People are always at the core of what we do and in this role they/she/he will help expand our customer reach by partnering with retailers who share our passion for unique and innovative products that move people to do good, and inspire adventure !
Do you thrive on making connections and building relationships? Geek out over lists and have a love of organization? Can you help seal the deal? With this dynamic role, your day to day can look a little different! As the Wholesale Coordinator you will be a communication wizard and will collaborate cross functionally to support all things wholesale. Whether you are needed to connect with current clients, snag products from the DC to prep for an upcoming trade show, spruce up the showroom for a demo, or even help oversee product transit to a new company. Flexibility, passion, and positivity is key to thrive in this role.
Our Wholesale team thrives on teamwork and in this hybrid role we strive to build comradery whether you are working from HQ, home, or out at a trade show with the team. If you are seeking knowledge and growth within Wholesale, and look to share creative solutions, laughter and wins with a close knit team - the Cotopaxi Wholesale Team is where to do it!
This role sits on the Wholesale Team, reporting to the Sales Operations Manager, and will work in collaboration with our Sales Managers, our Wholesale Account Managers and Sales Representatives.
How You’ll Do It (Job Responsibilities):
Operations and Expectations:
• Be collaborative - support the Sales Management Team with a variety of activities from sales meetings to team projects.
• Get out, shake hands, and work the crowds - you’re in the field repping the brand at t rade shows and retailer events.
• Lend a hand! Assist the Wholesale Account Managers in meeting deadlines to complete current projects.
• Keep things spruced - manage in-house showroom and sample sets.
• Trade show and demo prep - connect with our distribution center to acquire products for upcoming events.
• Assist with the organization of sales collateral (workbooks, pricelists, etc.) and preparation for demos.
• Numbers driven - help analyze sales and inventory data to understand performance and identify trends.
• A dynamic role will need dynamic support! You will be the goto for ad hoc projects, from helping prepare presentations, retail training tools, creating reports on performance and productivity, and be a resource for wholesale partnerships.
• Elevating productivity and performance - if you see opportunities for growth and improvement we want to hear it!
• Flexibility is key! You have the availability to work some weekends, travel and be able to work at HQ and from home.
• Ability to relatively lift 50lbs and bonus if you are skilled with building Ikea furniture!
Experiences to Highlight (What You Need to Succeed):
Who You Are:
• A people person. Good at gab. You know the kind.
• A self-starter. You see an opportunity and you jump.
• Looks at problem solving optimistically and creatively - an out-of-the box thinker.
• An eye for detail. You're organized and someone who thrives in a start-up minded company.
• Task oriented. Ability to prioritize and multi-task to ensure deadlines are being met.
• A team player, but also an all-star on your own. Takes direction and runs with it.
• Communication wizard! Ability to work cross functionally and with outside clients and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A humanitarian at heart, and someone who believes in our Do Good mission.
Your Experiences:
• 1+ years of retail or wholesale sales experience at a consumer product company.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field is preferred, but not necessary - show us how your time in retail or wholesale sales, your experiences, and degree can benefit the Wholesale Team!
• If you’ve got experience working in the outdoor industry, that’s cool too (but not necessary).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel knowledge, and if you have experience with NetSuite that’s a plus!
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Our Wholesale channel is growing and evolving, so you’ll be evolving with it too! We value a strong capacity for collaboration, creative-thinking, and adaptability.
The Perks (Job Benefits):
We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.
This position is 20+/hr.
Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Company paid basic life insurance.
• Company paid short-term disability coverage.
• Company paid life assistance program, with the election of medical coverage.
• Company paid mental health benefits.
• Company paid volunteer time.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 15 PTO days per year.
• Remote work stipend (for remote employees only).
• 60% off Cotopaxi products.
• Additional outdoor/adventure/lifestyle brand discounts.
• $1,000 stipend after 18 months for bucket list adventure.
• $5,000 stipend after 5 years for bucket list adventure.
• Bi-annual company-wide outings and regular virtual/in-person celebrations.
• A fun, caring and empowering company culture!
As a mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first and paving the way as a humanitarian brand. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation. We believe in Doing Good, and how we’re involved with that has no limits.
No matter what experience you have within the outdoor industry we encourage you to apply. At Cotopaxi we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and radical candor are necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Cotopaxi in our mission to Do Good. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!
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