Associate, Buyer and Merchandiser

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

55d

About The Position

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 50,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD, and a portfolio of 24 + owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE. The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE’s data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify a specific market niches, developing brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind. At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE THE leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion. With a team of 1,500 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties. To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve. Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel? Main purpose of the Associate, Buyer and Merchandiser role: The Senior Associate Merchant plays a critical role in supporting the merchandising team through trend analysis, assortment planning, and administrative operations. This position combines strategic market research with hands-on execution to drive product development and business growth.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Fashion industry knowledge and trend awareness
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with merchandising software and reporting tools
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field
Understanding of product development processes

Responsibilities

BUYING SUPPORT & ANALYTICS
PROVIDE HANDS-ON SUPPORT FOR BUYING ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS.
Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions
Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods
Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics
Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on data analysis
Assist in preparing buying presentations and line reviews
SAMPLE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
MAINTAIN ORGANIZED SYSTEMS FOR SAMPLE TRACKING AND MERCHANDISING OPERATIONS.
Track and organize all product samples throughout the development cycle
Maintain sample organization
Coordinate sample requests and returns with internal teams
Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs
Support photo sample preparation and coordination
Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow
ASSORTMENT ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF ASSORTMENTS THAT ACHIEVE BUSINESS AND CREATIVE OBJECTIVES.
Assortment Balance
Ensure brand assortment is balanced across product elements, departments, seasonality, and color palettes
Monitor category mix and identify gaps or overrepresentation
Marketplace Alignment
Ensure brand positioning aligns with marketplace across style, color, and price point
Provide competitive insights to inform assortment decisions
Program / Category Management
Support management of key programs including carryover styles and new item introductions
Track program performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales
Support development and maintenance of Function Plans
Ensure critical product element developments are reflected in planning documents
Style Tier Prioritization
Assist in prioritizing all styles developed within the brand
Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy
Maintain organized style tracking systems
TREND RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE EXTERNAL MARKETPLACE TRENDS ACROSS ALL RELEVANT PRODUCT ELEMENTS TO INFORM BUYING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS.
Competitive Marketplace
Research and monitor the competitive landscape across key competitors
Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research
Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis
Track competitor pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies
Influencer & Social Media Monitoring
Track and analyze social media trends across relevant platforms
Document influencer partnerships and trending styles
Identify product opportunities emerging from social media insights
Runway Shows & Fashion Week
Stay informed on runway show attendance and key fashion week events
Support documentation of runway trends and designer innovations
Identify emerging trends and product opportunities from runway analysis
Track seasonal direction across major fashion markets