Entry-Level Buyer – Seattle (Ballard)

Buffalo Exchange Ltd.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health, dental & vision

Paid time off

Profit-based bonuses

Merchandise discount

401(k) retirement plan

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Buffalo Exchange in Seattle is seeking a Buyer who loves clothing and people. You’ll price and purchase items directly from customers, stay sharp on trends, and style appealing store displays. The role emphasizes high-energy teamwork and excellent service.

No prior experience is required, but a positive, can-do attitude and passion for fashion will help you thrive in this fast-paced environment. Join us for a dynamic retail experience in the resale market.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service is required, but no prior experience needed.
• Able to stay energized in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Interest in fashion, brands, and current price points helps.

Responsibilities

• Select and price a variety of quality, on-trend clothing from customers.
• Maintain knowledge of current fashions, brands, and price points.
• Style displays and store visuals to attract customers.
• Operate the cash register, handling cash and trade transactions.
• Tag and sort clothing for easy checkout and resale.
• Provide top-notch customer service and assist clientele.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Fashion sense

Tools

Cash register

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

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