Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer RTW

About Us

A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist buyer in achieving sales and gross margin
• Manage day-to-day operations of the buying office
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships
• Oversee vendor support and store communication
• Recap and analyze selling, category and vendor performance
• Manage promotional activities to drive in-season business
• Attend market appointments prepared with strategic assortment plans and understanding of product with a customer-centric approach
• Negotiate buying terms and end-of-season with vendors
• Execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer needs, product performance, industry trends, and business analytics
• Accurately forecast monthly receipts and manage inventory flow
• Partner with Planner in developing seasonal financial plans and budgets
• Partner with Omni team for online product content/image maintenance
• Manage marketing process including marketing proposals, co-op, and coordinating samples through effective communications with marketing and vendors
• Partner and develop Merchandise Assistants

Requirements

• Strong leadership, management, communication, customer service, and organization skills
• Agility and ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Exceptionally strong Excel skills (Excel certification is a plus)
• Self-motivation and an action/results-oriented mindset
• Relationship management with a customer focus
• Retail or service experience is a plus
• Must live within commuting distance from New York City

Work Environment

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance)
• Amazing employee discount

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.