Senior Buyer, Accessories

Rue Gilt Groupe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rue Gilt Groupe is seeking a Senior Buyer, Accessories in New York/Boston with a hybrid schedule requiring 2 days in the office. You will curate exceptional accessory assortments, build strong brand partnerships, and drive growth through strategic merchandising and data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in retail or e-commerce, including direct buying, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, to lead profitable, differentiated product offerings.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in retail or e-commerce with a minimum of 4 years direct buying experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, meet goals and deliver margin improvements.
• Identify potential brand and product business opportunities.
• Build direct relationships with key suppliers, vetting prospects, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions.
• Proven analytical thinking around trends, sales, inventory and turn.
• Work cross functionally with Marketing, AP, Programming, Planning and Production teams to ensure products are properly merchandised and all pertinent information is included to maximize sale potential.
• Inspire your team by fostering a culture that reflects our values.

Skills

Vendor management

Brand partnerships

Merchandising

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title of role: Senior Buyer, Accessories

Location: New York, NY or Boston, MA; Hybrid (2 days in the office required)

Approved Salary Range: $105,000-$125,000

About The Role

At RGG, we’re passionate about discovering what’s next — the brands, products, and innovations that inspire confidence and self-expression. As our Senior Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our accessories business by curating exceptional assortments, forging strong brand partnerships, and delivering compelling experiences that delight our Customer. This is an opportunity to blend creativity, strategy, and commercial insight to drive growth in one of the most dynamic and expressive categories in retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales, meet goals and deliver margin improvements
• Identify potential brand and product business opportunities
• Build direct relationships with key suppliers, vetting prospects, negotiating contracts, terms & conditions
• Proven analytical thinking around trends, sales, inventory and turn
• Work cross functionally with Marketing, AP, Programming, Planning and Production teams to ensure products are properly merchandised and all pertinent information is included to maximize sale potential
• Inspire your team by fostering a culture that reflects our values

Experience And Background Needed

Years Of Experience

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Proven experience managing a diverse vendor portfolio across multiple product categories while building and maintaining strong strategic partnerships.
• Experienced in building and optimizing product assortments by analyzing market trends, historical sales performance to drive business growth.
• Proficient in identifying emerging trends, recognizing at-risk categories through data analysis, enabling proactive assortment adjustments and strategic decision-making.
• Agile and results-oriented, with the ability to quickly pivot merchandising strategies to capitalize on market opportunities, mitigate risk, and maximize sales and profitability.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing talent, mentoring team members, and fostering high-performing teams that deliver strong business results.
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• 8 years’ experience in retail or e-commerce with a minimum of 4 years direct buying experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree desired, but not required

Technical Skills

• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging market trends, data, and a critical eye to anticipate customer needs (combining both the “science” and “art” of merchandising)

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

What We Offer

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

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.

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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