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About the Role
As an Associate Buyer at Rue Gilt Groupe, you will drive sales, manage inventory, and improve margins within Contemporary Collections and Denim. You will partner with the Senior Buyer to implement merchandising strategies, identify market opportunities, and build vendor relationships to connect world-class brands with next-generation shoppers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic merchandise and assortment plans in alignment with Senior Buyer and Planning teams.
- Manage a distinct sub-class of business, taking accountability for commercial performance and visual presentation.
- Research and analyze competitive landscapes and market trends to create trend-right boutique concepts.
- Analyze weekly sales, gross margin, inventory health, and product turn to protect category financial performance.
- Utilize analytical insights to pivot merchandising choices and mitigate inventory risks.
- Track, measure, and optimize core business metrics to meet functional KPIs.
- Foster collaborative relationships with new and existing vendor partners.
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and product allocations to secure high-margin opportunities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Programming, Production, Planning, Tech, and Operations teams.
- Mentor and manage junior team members, supporting their professional development.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of direct professional experience in retail buying or e-commerce merchandising.
- Proven capability to interpret financial data including sales, gross margin, and inventory metrics.
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and executing business negotiations.
- Technical aptitude with web-based merchandising tools, inventory systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously while navigating changing priorities.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- No visa sponsorship available.
Skills
- Retail buying
- E-commerce merchandising
- Financial analysis
- Vendor management
- Strategic negotiation
- Assortment planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Market trend analysis
Location
- New York
- Boston
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3–5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $68,000 - $72,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance effective on date of hire
- Generous Flex Time Off (FTO)
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
- Paid volunteer opportunities
- Associate discount
About the Company
- Rue Gilt Groupe is a premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company combining Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon.
- The company connects customers with over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at up to 70% off retail prices.
- Values include being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind.
Equal Opportunity
- Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- The company is committed to providing equal pay for equal work.