Associate Buyer, Luxury Handbags & Footwear
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for…
Associate Buyer for Luxury Handbags & Footwear
The Associate Buyer will join our European Luxury Fashion team and be responsible for driving business in a portion of brands within the department as well as working up offers, analyzing the business and brainstorming new event ideas and compelling ways to showcase the product to our members. The Associate Buyer will have direct relationships with key vendors, negotiate pricing, terms & conditions. The right candidate will be fast-paced and will stay on-top-of industry and competitive trends. In addition, the Associate Buyer will be an effective leader, relationship builder, and communicator in working with our external brand partners, as well as with internal groups such as merchandising, planning, production, marketing and legal.
What you’ll accomplish…
- You’ll responsible for product selection including identifying potential brands and product business opportunities specific to luxury footwear, handbags and accessories.
- Direct & grow relationships with key vendors, negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, and utilize brands/ vendor partners to build a comprehensive assortment.
- Stay on-top-of industry and competitive trends and will be able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive business efficiently.
- Be an effective leader, relationship builder, and communicator in working with our external brand partners, as well as with internal groups such as merchandising, planning, production, marketing and legal.
THE RIGHT FIT IF:
You have…
- Great experience in a retail environment and expert in retail math analytics
- Passion for product and a love of retail. Willing to go above and beyond to drive a successful business!
- Driven to make sure the customer has the best experience possible!
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Acute attention to detail to achieve successful and profitable sales
- Proven analytical skills and are a risk taker
- Proficient in Excel and Google Docs: You don’t shy away from (and maybe even get excited by) VLOOKUPs, and sorting
- Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools
- Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities and vendor/brand management experience
- Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Ability to analyze trends, sales, gross margin, inventory and turn
- Exceptional organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting rigorous deadlines
- Work with Planning to build Sales /GM/Dept plans/forecast sales/inventory management
- Learn from business trends and use feedback for future business improvements
- Maintain relationships with existing brands and source new suppliers for future products
- Willingness to travel
ABOUT US:
Rue La La combines world-class merchandising, technology and marketing to create the most engaging and satisfying online shopping experience available. Each day, 15+ million loyal Members turn to Rue La La for everything from women, men and children's apparel and accessories to home décor and exclusive experiences. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping in a way that not only strategically supports our brand partners, but also inspires our Members daily.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.