Description
Title of role: Assistant Buyer, Men's Apparel
Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required)
Approved Salary Range: $59,000 - $66,500
About the Role:
As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Buyer by providing key market trends, order writing, and maintaining relationships with vendors. This role will survey the competitive retail landscape and use their findings to make informed suggestions concerning pricing and merchandise assortment.
We are looking for candidates who are analytical, collaborative, and curious, who can form productive relationships with cross functional partners as well as key vendors. These skills will greatly assist in the procurement process of merchandise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze sales trends, inventory, and margin to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)
- Research competitive landscape and conduct market research to bring market trends to life on our sites
- Foster relationships with vendors to maintain our position as an established off-price channel for the most recognized brands
- Mentor Merchandise Assistants to ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our sites continue to surprise and delight our members
- Curate boutiques based on current trends and inventory levels to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)
About you:
- Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Embody our values, especially collaborative and kind!
- Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion! (Place vs years exp)
Experience and Background Needed:
Education
- Bachelors
Years of experience
- 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or retail environment
Technical skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel: VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Formulas)
- Experience with Merchandise software tools
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
What We Offer:
Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
We Encourage You to Apply:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.
Work Authorization
Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ABOUT US:
Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.
Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate! World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it. Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.
And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work? It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer’s demand.
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