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via ats_greenhouse · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Associate Buyer - Outerwear & Swim

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Title of role: Associate Buyer - Outerwear & Swim Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) Approved Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000
 
About the Role:
As an Associate Buyer at Rue Gilt Groupe (RGG), you will play a vital role in executing the daily discovery and boutique-style shopping that defines our brands. Your primary responsibility will be to drive sales, manage inventory, and deliver margin improvements within the Contemporary Collections and Denim. 
Partnering closely with the Senior Buyer, you will act as an entrepreneurial force—building and implementing progressive merchandising strategies, identifying marketplace opportunities, and fostering strategic relationships with premier brand vendors. This position places you at the intersection of business strategy and fashion curation, directly contributing to RGG's larger mission of connecting world-class brands with the next-generation shopper while consistently exceeding critical performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning 
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</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Own and manage a distinct sub-class of business within the larger category, taking complete accountability for its commercial performance and visual presentation. </li>
</ul>
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</ul>
Financial Management & Analytics 
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Analyze weekly sales trends, gross margin, inventory health, and product turn to ensure all decisions protect the financial performance of the category. </li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Utilize analytical insights to pivot merchandising choices, proactively mitigating inventory risks while capitalizing on sudden consumer demands. </li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Track, measure, and optimize core business metrics to continuously meet and exceed designated functional KPIs. </li>
</ul>
Vendor Relations & Negotiations 
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Foster and grow collaborative relationships with existing and new vendor partners, establishing RGG as the preferred off-price partner for the world's most recognized brands. </li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Negotiate terms, pricing, and product allocations skillfully to secure high-margin opportunities that maximize maximum value for our members. </li>
</ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Leadership 
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner cross-functionally with Programming, Production, Planning, Tech, and Operations teams to build cohesive, high-impact e-commerce events. </li>
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</ul>
Experience and Background Needed:
You are a Tenacious professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic retail environment requiring constant adaptability and agility. You possess deep industry knowledge and an active obsession with competitive retail trends. As an Innovative self-starter, you are comfortable operating independently, taking creative risks with boutique ideation, and owning the outcomes of your business decisions. You are deeply Collaborative and value straightforward, Kind communication, building seamless relationships across diverse internal teams and external vendor networks to drive optimal enterprise impact. 
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. </li>
<li>3–5 years of direct professional experience within a retail buying or e-commerce merchandising function. </li>
<li>Proven capability to manipulate and interpret financial data including sales, gross margin, inventory velocity, and turn metrics to drive profit. </li>
<li>Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and executing profitable business negotiations.</li>
<li>Technical aptitude and comfort navigating native web-based merchandising tools, inventory systems, and Microsoft Excel. </li>
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