Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer RTW, Bergdorf Goodman

Salary Range: $59,000 - $79,000*

Who We Are
Saks Global is the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting‑edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

You Will Be
As an Assistant Buyer with Bergdorf Goodman, you will support the buyer that oversees that division. This role requires you to live within commuting distance from New York City.

You Will Do

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 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

You Will Bring

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

Your Life And Career At Bergdorf Goodman

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

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full‑time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Benefits
We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Equal Opportunity
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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