Merchandising Event Coordinator - Women's

Title of role: Merchandising Event Coordinator - Women's
Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: $48,000 - $50,000

About the Role:

We are looking for candidates who want to kick start their merchandising careers with the goal of becoming a Buyer!

The Event Coordinator/Merchandise Assistant will work with our buying teams to produce and procure the most fashionable and desirable merchandise for Rue La La and Gilt. In this role, you will be provided with training and exposure to purchase order processing, vendor negotiation, online boutique curation, and managing logistics with our warehouse and production teams.

Rue Gilt Groupe is an innovative, passionate, and collaborative work environment where you’ll have the chance to work with the best brands and buying teams in merchandising and e-commerce. Are you ready to get started?

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and track purchase orders for all Rue La La and Gilt boutiques
• Partner with the Fulfillment team to troubleshoot shipping and receiving issues
• Build product assortments with your buyer and influence the styles you see on Rue La La and Gilt
• Select specific products which will be photographed in our on-site studio for on-site Boutiques and marketing materials  
• Work collaboratively with Programming, Planning, Boutique Production, Creative and Marketing everyday to maximize sales

Experience and Background Needed:

• Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion!
• 0-1 years experience, internships and co-ops are welcome
• Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLookUps, and Formulas will take you far
• An effective communicator and loves to collaborate with others
• Someone who loves a challenge and won’t back down 
• Looking to be mentored by senior associates

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.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

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.

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.