Senior Buyer, Mens Footwear

EMINENT, INC.•Cerritos, CA

21h•$95,000 - $105,000

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 online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit www.revolve.com. At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California 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 Senior Buyer, Mens Footwear role: The Senior Footwear Buyer leads the strategic development and execution of the footwear assortment for the e-commerce channel, with full accountability for driving revenue growth, margin optimization, and inventory efficiency. This role oversees end-to-end assortment architecture, vendor strategy, and trend leadership, while spearheading the development of exclusive products and capsules with key brand partners to create differentiation, strengthen strategic relationships, and drive incremental growth. Leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, the Senior Footwear Buyer curates a commercially impactful, brand-right offering. 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.

Requirements

5+ years of buying experience, with the majority of experience focused on footwear
Strong experience in fashion e-commerce or omnichannel retail
Proven ability to manage large-scale assortments and deliver against sales and margin goals
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills
Existing relationships with key footwear brands, such as Nike, On, Adidas, New Balance, and Salomon
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong commercial and trend acumen coupled with data-driven decision making
Experience with footwear product development
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Own the seasonal footwear assortment strategy across key categories
Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and customer data to inform buying decisions and optimize assortment depth and breadth.
Identify emerging trends, key brands, and white-space opportunities aligned with brand positioning and customer demand.
Build and manage seasonal buy plans that align with financial targets and growth objectives.
Negotiate pricing, terms, exclusives, and promotional support to maintain margin and differentiation