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Responsibilities

• Drive sales, meet goals, and deliver margin improvements
• Build direct relationships with key vendors, vetting prospects, and negotiating contracts
• Manage brand setup and new item setup processes
• Identify and onboard new brands and product business opportunities
• Set prices and develop marketing promotions with brands
• Analyze brand and category data to optimize performance
• Mentor and manage junior team members
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders to optimize category performance
• Utilize owned and Drop Ship inventory to achieve financial targets

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 6-8 years of experience in a Buying role
• Proven experience managing a highly visible business
• Strong vendor relationships and negotiation skills
• Experience managing open to buy and inventory control methods
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of junior associates

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire
• Generous Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• DEI celebrations and community events

About the Company

Rue Gilt Groupe is a premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company comprising Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon. We specialize in daily sale events that allow customers to discover premium and luxury brands at significant discounts.