Short Term Assistant Buyer

RUE GILT GROUPE • Boston, MA

2d • $59,000 - $66,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Short Term Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer with market trends, order writing, and vendor relationship management. The role surveys the competitive retail landscape and uses research to make informed suggestions about pricing and merchandise assortment. The Assistant Buyer analyzes sales, inventory, and margin; curates boutiques based on trends and inventory; and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional partners to support the company’s e-commerce sites and achieve KPIs. The role also mentors Merchandise Assistants to help ensure their assignments are completed properly and on time.

The position is hybrid in New York or Boston, with two days per week required in the office. Rue Gilt Groupe describes itself as a mission-driven, fast-growing off-price e-commerce portfolio company built around Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising or a retail environment.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including Excel VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
• Experience with merchandise software tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing direction and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Passion for merchandising, e-commerce, and fashion.
• Collaborative and kind approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends, inventory, and margin to achieve KPIs.
• Research the competitive landscape and conduct market research to bring market trends to life on the company’s sites.
• Foster vendor relationships to maintain the company’s position as an established off-price channel for recognized brands.
• Mentor Merchandise Assistants to ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support the company’s sites and member experience.
• Curate boutiques based on current trends and inventory levels to achieve KPIs.
• Support the Buyer with market trends, order writing, and vendor relationships.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Generous Flex Time Off (FTO).
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options.
• Paid volunteer opportunities.
• Associate discount.
• Depending on role eligibility, an offer may also include bonus or commission, stock options, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level