Assistant Buyer

Rent the Runway

Brooklyn, US
Base: $48,527 to $60,659; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Attend market appointments
Participate in seasonal buys
Oversee purchase order creation
Rent the Runway is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Fashion Team in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves supporting strategic buying initiatives, engaging with designers, and analyzing market trends while contributing to a collaborative company culture focused on innovation and sustainability

Job Summary

  • Join Rent the Runway's Fashion Team as an Assistant Buyer, where your entrepreneurial spirit, proactive attitude, and sharp interpersonal skills will flourish.
  • In this role, you will not only support the Buying Department's strategic initiatives, but also gain in-depth insights into the fashion industry’s inner workings.
  • Our inclusive benefits include paid time off, universal paid parental leave, paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service, and exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts.

Matching Summary

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Rent the Runway is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their Fashion Team in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves supporting strategic buying initiatives, engaging with designers, and analyzing market trends while contributing to a collaborative company culture focused on innovation and sustainability.

Salary

Base: $48,527 to $60,659; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Attend market appointments
  • Participate in seasonal buys
  • Oversee purchase order creation
  • Monitor and project inventory orders
  • Collaborate with accounts payable
  • Execute weekly reports
  • Monitor fashion trends
  • Analyze competitor sites

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proactive attitude
  • Sharp interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative ethos
  • Strong sense of style

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships
  • Exceptional ability to analyze sales data
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Results and deadline-oriented

Work Rights

Not specified

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