Job description
Summary
The Assistant Buyer, RTW supports the Senior Buyer, RTW to manage the collection buy and inventory. You will provide extensive data analysis and reporting and recommend actions to drive business. You will monitor sales and key performance indicators for all retail channels: full-price stores, concessions and outlets.
Job Description
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
- Work closely with the Senior Buyer during the buying campaign to build the most relevant assortment in line with global strategy (selection, quantities, assortment by store)
- Prepare and compile weekly Excel reporting, to conduct sales and KPIs analysis and support action plans to optimize the business
- Monitor RTW market trends within the luxury environment
- Communicate and partner with Retail team on business needs in order to achieve yearly sales plan
- Manage reorders and inter-store transfers
- Execute proactive consolidations to ensure profitability and satisfy markets’ needs
- Monitor and process seasonal price changes
- Assist with product flow and pricing for outlets
- Provide support to ad-hoc projects
WHO YOU ARE
- A minimum of 2 years experience in buying roles, preferably within a luxury retail environment
- Knowledge of Fashion Industry and market trends
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Good digital and IT skills, including MS Office
- Understanding of Sales and Performance KPIs
- Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong product sensibility
- Ability to travel
COMPENSATION
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, BALENCIAGA includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $72,000 USD to $78,000 USD.
WHY WORK WITH US?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Balenciaga’s Corporate team. We invite you to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.
Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law, enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for and it is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2023-03-17
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Balenciaga America Inc.
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