Entry-Level Buyer – Chicago (Andersonville)

Buffalo Exchange Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Buffalo Exchange Ltd. in Chicago is seeking a Buyer to join our fun, fast-paced fashion resale team. You’ll learn about brands, pricing, and inventory while delivering excellent customer service and meeting lots of stylish customers each day.

No prior experience required, just a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to multitask in a busy shop. You’ll price items, style displays, ring up transactions including cash and trade, tag clothing, and help customers find great looks every day.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service is expected.
• Ability to multitask in a high-energy environment.
• Team oriented and collaborative.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Select and price clothing directly from customers for the store; impact inventory daily.
• Keep knowledge of current fashions, brands and price points up to date.
• Style displays and store visuals to attract customers.
• Operate the cash register handling cash and trade.
• Tag and sort clothing so it’s ready for sale.
• Provide top-notch customer service and assistance.
• Take on special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Treasure Hunters Wanted!

If you love fashion, there’s really no better place to work than Buffalo Exchange. You’ll be part of a fun, fast-paced team while getting to know tons about brands and styles. Meet some of your new favorite people - they’ll inspire your style and show you everything you need to know to get the job done. Exceptional customer service is a must, but no prior experience needed! Bring your stylish, friendly self and we’ll show you the rest, including how to buy clothing for the store and the business side of resale.

We might be perfect for each other if:

• You love shopping, clothing, fashion and getting dressed up for the day!
• You’re a people person who likes the idea of chatting with lots of awesome humans and loves working as a team.
• You can multitask and you prefer a high-energy, high-productivity environment over a 9-5 desk job. At Buffalo, we stay busy and time flies!
• You’re known for your positive, can-do attitude.

As a Buyer, no two days are the same, but most days will include the following responsibilities:

• Selecting and pricing a wide variety of quality, on-trend clothing directly from customers for the store. You’ll impact your store’s inventory daily!
• Keeping your knowledge of current fashions, brands and price points up to date.
• Styling displays and store visuals. Let your creativity shine!
• Operating our cash register by ringing up customers with cash and trade.
• Tagging and sorting clothing so it’s ready for its new home.
• Providing top notch customer service. We go above and beyond for our clientele!
• Special projects and lots more!

Perks Include:

• Affordable health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time off - start accruing on your first day
• Bonuses based on profit - when Buffalo wins, so do you!
• Merch discount - yay!
• 401(k) retirement plan (i.e. free money)
• Opportunities to promote