Buyer – Women's Contemporary RTW

Key Responsibilities

Set the Vision: Define and execute a clear category strategy that aligns with brand priorities and delivers assortments that feel on trend, modern, comfortable and versatile with the right amount of edge.
Lead with Taste and a Point of View: Stay ahead of the curve by actively seeking out what’s new and next; through runway, street style, cultural moments, emerging brands, and global markets.
Drive Business Results: Partner closely with Planning to hit financial goals, manage open-to-buy, and deliver margin and sell-through targets.
Edit with Intention: The ability to say no is as important as the ability to find the right product.
Develop Owned Brand Product: Partner closely with Design to build and evolve the line plan for the category.
Negotiate with Integrity: Build strong vendor partnerships grounded in mutual respect, while skillfully managing cost, terms, and margin.
Lead and Influence Across the Business Unit: Operate as the connective thread between Buying, Planning, and Design.
Bring the Product Story to Life: Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Stores to build the stories around the product.
Pivot with Agility: Anticipate and respond to shifts in trend, inventory, or performance with creative and data-driven solutions.
Lead by Example: Champion EVEREVE’s HEART values and help cultivate a culture of curiosity, connection, and growth.
Requirements

3+ years of Buyer level experience in Contemporary Women’s Ready-to-Wear
Proven ability to analyze business performance and translate insights into actionable product strategies.
Strong retail math and planning acumen; Excel proficiency required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
20–30% travel for markets and vendor appointments.
In-office presence required 4 days per week in our Minneapolis HQ.

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