Senior Buyer, Women's Sportswear

Strategy & Innovation 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sportswear strategy that maximizes profitability and market share 

• Identify and capitalize on potential brand and product business opportunities 

• Leverage market trends and data-driven analysis to anticipate customer needs and innovate the product assortment 

Business Operations & Relationships 

• Drive sales performance, meet revenue goals, and deliver consistent margin improvements. 

• Build and maintain direct relationships with key suppliers, including vetting new prospects and negotiating complex contracts, terms, and conditions. 

• Manage inventory and turn through proven analytical thinking to ensure optimal stock health. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Marketing, AP, Programming, Planning, and Production teams to ensure sportswear products are properly merchandised 

• Collaborate across departments to include all pertinent information in sales events, maximizing sale potential 

• Lead and mentor a team, fostering an environment of empowered decision-making and professional growth. 

You are a self-starter and a tenacious problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are "product obsessed" and possess a critical eye for trends, balanced by a disciplined, analytical mindset. You value kindness and straightforward communication, treating others as you want to be treated while engaging in spirited, passionate debates to reach the best outcomes. You are a collaborative partner who listens to diverse perspectives and is not afraid to take creative risks to lead rather than follow. 

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.

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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