Buyer

Round Rock • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer, you have the final say on our entire store’s inventory, requiring a sharp eye for current fashion trends and high-end brands to determine what we purchase and sell. Crucially, you often provide the initial customer interaction, making it your responsibility to greet sellers cheerfully and clearly explain our selling process. Your role involves evaluating submitted clothing for style and quality (ensuring no defects) and then respectfully presenting an offer, regardless of whether we purchase any items. Ultimately, your friendly and comfortable approach is vital in ensuring a positive seller experience, encouraging repeat business. Uptown Cheapskate is an exciting retail store concept that sells quality clothing brands at affordable prices. Every month, our franchise stores buy and resell thousands of clothing items that have been gently used at a fraction of the prices originally charged. That’s why Uptown Cheapskate is such an effective idea that resonates with customers of every income bracket and style persuasion. Our stores feel more like a boutique than a thrift shop, allowing more people to feel comfortable shopping second-hand. At Uptown Cheapskate, we have a passion for sustainable fashion. We are dedicated to reducing the impact of the fashion industry on the planet by being green 365 days per year. Since 2015, Uptown Cheapskate has joined forces with Kid to Kid and buildOn across the nation to raise money to build schools in developing countries. With the support of tens of thousands of customers all across the nation, we’ve far surpassed our initial goal and have raised over $600,000 and funded 18 schools (and counting!). With your help, communities in Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Haiti, Nepal, Malawi, and Nicaragua now have the facilities that they need to educate their children for years to come.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for providing outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Must "live, eat, and breathe" fashion - able to recognize current teen and young adult fashion, brands, and styles
• Strong attention to detail - able to identify stains, damages to clothing, and potential counterfeit items.
• Take initiative - if they see something that needs to be done, they do it!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Amazing organizational and multitasking abilities, and a quick learner in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Part-time minimum 16 hours weekly
• Full-time minimum 40 hours weekly

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience buying and appraising items, especially clothing is a huge plus .
• Customer service or cash handling experience is a plus .
• 6+ months experience is a plus .

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond : greeting everyone with a smile, including explaining the selling process, and enthusiastically assisting them with their needs.
• Sort, Evaluate and purchase gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories from customers using our computer system.
• Assist with checking for counterfeit handbags, or other high value items.
• Process new inventory (tagging, sensoring, hanging), tidy and organized store, manage fitting rooms, Operate cash registers, Answer phone, make fun posts on social media.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discounts on our stylish merchandise.
• Weekly paychecks
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within our company
• Fun and energetic retail environment where your positive attitude is highly valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed