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.
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• • 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.
