Buyer - Active Segment

EMINENT, Inc.

$80K — $85K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Buyer, specifically in women's fashion.
  • Strong knowledge of retail math concepts such as markup, margin, and inventory measures.
  • Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors and analyze sales data.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Email (preferably Gmail).
  • Strong analytical skills with a creative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure trending products are well-represented in the site's assortment.
  • Select and plan assortments based on customer needs and market trends.
  • Analyze sales history and inventory levels to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Manage re-cuts, re-orders, and overall brand budget independently.
  • Review sales results to strategize mark-downs and manage purchase orders.

Benefits

  • 50% or more discount on products sold by REVOLVE.
  • Free weekly lunches provided to employees.
  • Company-hosted parties and events to foster team spirit.
  • Dynamic work environment encouraging creativity and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Main purpose of the Buyer role:
  • To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.
  • Knowledgeable in women's footwear brands, as well as current trends.
  • Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends, competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision
  • Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed
  • Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors. Ability to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind). Identify opportunities and risk in-season through analyzing sales performance.
  • Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant.
  • Ability to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.
  • Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's Manage buys, POs and order approvals in collaboration with upper management and analyst

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives.
  • Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on RA's, sell through guarantees and trade discounts. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization.
  • Able to develop strong, synergistic relationships with a range of teams and personnel.
  • Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
  • Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office1-3 years of women's Buying experience
  • Work experience as a Buyer is required.
  • Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
  • Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Work experience as a Buyer is required.
  • Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measure
  • Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
  • 3-5 years of women's Buying experience, preferably within the active space

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

• • Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office1-3 years of women's Buying experience
• Work experience as a Buyer is required.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup,
margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Offi

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary rate is $80,000- $85,000 per year.

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