Assistant Buyer Furniture & Home Decor

Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required)

Approved Salary Range: $59,000 - $66,500

About The Role

As an Assistant Buyer for our Furniture & Home Decor department, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Buyer by providing key market trends, order writing, and maintaining relationships with vendors. This role will survey the competitive retail landscape and use their findings to make informed suggestions concerning pricing and merchandise assortment. We are looking for candidates who are analytical, collaborative, and curious, who can form productive relationships with cross-functional partners as well as key vendors. These skills will greatly assist in the procurement process of merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends, inventory, and margin to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)
• Research competitive landscape and conduct market research to bring market trends to life on our sites
• Foster relationships with vendors to maintain our position as an established off-price channel for the most recognized brands
• Mentor Merchandise Assistants to ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our sites continue to surprise and delight our members
• Curate boutiques based on current trends and inventory levels to achieve KPIs (key performance indicators)

Requirements

• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Embody our values, especially collaborative and kind
• Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years experience in merchandising or retail environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel: VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Formulas)
• Experience with Merchandise software tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire
• Time & Flexibility: Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking
• Community: Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration
• Impact: The chance to make a real, measurable impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing company poised for major expansion

Pay

$59,000 - $66,500

About Us

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company. Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate!

World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it. Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake. And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work? It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customers demand.