Uptown Cheapskate Durham Buyer

About the role

We are seeking part‑time and full‑time Buyers for the Uptown Cheapskate store in Durham, NC (4215 University Dr. Suite 4, Durham, NC 27707). Candidates must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers, maintaining the store’s positive vibe.
• Presort incoming clothing, shoes, and accessories received from community vendors.
• Use the computer system to buy in and price incoming items.
• Organize racks, tag, and hang clothing.
• Ring out customers at the register and guide them on how to sell to us.
• Create posts for the store’s social‑media pages.
• Merchandise the floor: organize clothing, handbags, and shoes to keep the store visually appealing.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus potential.
• 30 % employee discount.
• Group Health Plan eligibility for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Flexible scheduling that works around your life.
• Real advancement opportunities within a network of nearly 30 locations.
• Support from a dedicated admin team.
• Cross‑training and skill‑building across store operations.
• Backing of experienced, founder‑led leadership.

About Uptown Cheapskate & Summit Recommerce Group

Uptown Cheapskate is rooted in sustainable fashion, upcycling, and environmental stewardship. The company buys gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories from community members, paying cash on the spot or offering 25 % more in store credit, then resells the items at deep discounts.

Summit Recommerce Group (SRG) operates nearly 30 Uptown Cheapskate locations across six states, making it the largest multi‑unit group in the Kid to Kid and Uptown Cheapskate systems. Led by the original founder of Uptown Cheapskate, SRG emphasizes great people, strong values, and community support, offering aggressive growth goals and internal advancement.