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About the Role
As an Assistant Buyer with Bergdorf Goodman, you will support the buyer overseeing the division, requiring you to live within commuting distance from New York City.
Responsibilities
- Assist buyer in achieving sales and gross margin
- Manage day-to-day operations of the buying office
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships
- Oversee vendor support and store communication
- Recap and analyze selling, category and vendor performance
- Manage promotional activities to drive in season business
- Attend market appointments prepared with strategic assortment plans and understanding of product with a customer centric approach
- Negotiate buying terms and end of season with vendors
- Execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer needs, product performance, industry trends, and business analytics
- Accurately forecast monthly receipts and manage inventory flow
- Partner with Planner in developing seasonal financial plans and budgets
- Partner with Omni team for online product content/image maintenance
- Manage marketing process including marketing proposals, co-op, and coordinating samples through effective communications with marketing and vendors
- Partner and develop Merchandise Assistants
Requirements
- Strong leadership, management, communication, customer service, and organization skills
- Agility and ability to perform in a fast paced, changing environment
- Exceptionally strong Excel skills
- Self motivation and an action/results-oriented mindset
- Relationship management with a customer focus
- Retail or service experience is a plus
Skills
- Excel
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Assistant Buyer
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
- An amazing employee discount
About the Company
- A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury.
- The iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world.
- BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience.
- Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.
Equal Opportunity
- Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.