Retail Buyer (Part time)

Uptown Cheapskate, Llc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking detail-oriented individuals to evaluate and process incoming inventory. The role includes making quick decisions on clothing acceptance, ensuring it meets quality and trend standards, and enhancing the shopping experience on the sales floor. Candidates should be organized, confident in decision-making, and comfortable working in a team. Opportunities for growth into leadership roles are available.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with a strong focus on fashion.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks efficiently.
• Confidence in decision-making regarding inventory.

Responsibilities

• Review clothing brought in by customers.
• Identify on-trend styles and in-demand brands.
• Inspect items for quality and sellability.
• Support the sales floor and assist customers.

Skills

Strong eye for fashion and current trends

Attention to detail

Ability to make quick, confident decisions

Organized and efficient work style

Comfortable interacting with customers

Positive, team-first attitude

Job description

Do you love fashion, brands, and spotting great style? We are looking for detail-oriented, fashion-aware individuals to help evaluate and process incoming inventory, while also working as part of the team to support the sales floor, register, and daily store flow.

What You’ll Do

• Review clothing brought in by customers
• Identify on-trend styles and in-demand brands
• Inspect items for quality, condition, and sellability
• Make quick, confident decisions on what to accept
• Tag and prepare items for the sales floor
• Support the sales floor and assist customers as needed
• Help with register and transactions during busy periods

What We’re Looking For

• Strong eye for fashion and current trends
• Attention to detail (you notice everything)
• Ability to make quick, confident decisions
• Organized and efficient work style
• Comfortable interacting with customers and working on the sales floor
• Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed

Growth Opportunity

Buyers play a key role in shaping our inventory.

Strong performers can grow into:

• Lead Buyer
• Keyholder
• Management roles

What to Expect

• Fast-paced environment with quick decision-making
• Hands-on work (sorting, tagging, organizing)
• Supporting the sales floor and register during busy periods
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Staying active and moving throughout your shift

Important

This role requires:

• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Efficiency and the ability to work quickly
• Confidence in making decisions
• Ability to switch between tasks and priorities throughout the shift
• Staying organized in a fast-paced environment

If you love fashion and want to be part of building something from the ground up with a team that works hard, supports each other, and keeps things fun (even when it’s a little chaotic) — we’d love to meet you!