Assistant Buyer

RUE GILT GROUPE; Boston, New York (MA, NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Flexible time off

Hybrid work options

Inclusive culture

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rue Gilt Groupe seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer with market trends, order writing, and vendor relationships. The role surveys the retail landscape and informs pricing and merchandise assortment decisions.

We seek analytical, collaborative, and curious candidates who can build productive relationships with cross-functional partners and vendors. The position is in New York or Boston, hybrid (2 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years merchandising or retail experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel and analytics.

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)

Skills

Analytical

Collaborative

Curious

Vendor relationships

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Merchandise software tools

Job description

Title of role: Assistant Buyer
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)

Experience and Background Needed:

• 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)
• Bachelors
• 1-3 years experience in merchandising or retail environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel: VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, and Formulas)
• Experience with Merchandise software tools

What Our Team Offers

Working at RGG is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that values Innovation and Impact. We are committed to supporting our employees' success and well-being:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Time & Flexibility: Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking.
• Community: Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Impact: The chance to make a real, measurable impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing company poised for major expansion.

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.

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, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the 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 positions 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.

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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