Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer RTW, Bergdorf Goodman

Salary Range:

$59,000 - $79,000*
Position Summary

As an Assistant Buyer with Bergdorf Goodman, you will work to support the buyer of that division. This role requires you to live within commuting distance from New York City.
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 an 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 communication with marketing and vendors.
Partner and develop Merchandise Assistants.
Qualifications

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-oriented mindset.
Relationship management with a customer focus.
Retail or service experience is a plus.
Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Additional voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees.
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.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. The use of a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment is unlawful in Massachusetts. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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