Buyer, Home

Title of role: Buyer, Home
Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required)
Approved Salary Range: 85k-100k

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced buyer, passionate about the Home Product, to join our team! In this role, you will spearhead the development and execution of innovative merchandising and strategies that drive top-line sales and enhance bottom-line profitability. You will be responsible for selecting products and growing the business, including identifying potential brands and opportunity buys for our sites. As a Buyer, you will build direct relationships with key vendors, negotiate contracts, and work with brands to build a comprehensive selection of products. You’ll set prices, develop collaborative marketing and promotional campaigns, as well as drive sales and margin improvements. You are comfortable executing at both a tactical and strategic level to achieve business targets.

If you are a highly collaborative and innovative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is highly knowledgeable about industry and competitive trends, we want to speak with you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales, meet goals, and deliver margin improvements
• Build direct relationships with key vendors, vetting prospects, and negotiating contracts
• Consistently manage brand setup and new item setup process
• Successfully identify and onboard new brands and product business opportunities
• Work with brands to build comprehensive selection, setting prices, and developing marketing promotions.
• Analyze brand and category data to optimize performance and improve future decision making
• Mentor and manage junior team members to enhance career development
• Collaborate closely with vendor partners and internal cross-functional stakeholders to optimize category performance and enhance Net Margin Contribution.
• Lead diverse classifications using tailored merchandising and operational strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Utilize owned and Drop Ship inventory to deliver assortment strategies to achieve financial targets.

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

• Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion!
• Proven experience managing a highly visible business
• Strong vendor relationships and negotiation skills
• Prior experience managing open to buy and well versed in inventory control methods
• Creative and innovative approach to business
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of junior associates
• Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross functional teams

Experience and Background Needed:

• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• 6-8 years’ experience in a Buying role

What Our Team Offers

Working at RGG is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that values Innovation and Impact. We are committed to supporting our employees' success and well-being:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Time & Flexibility: Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking.
• Community: Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Impact: The chance to make a real, measurable impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing company poised for major expansion.

We Encourage You to Apply

Even if you don’t meet every single qualification, we’d still love to hear from you. We value passion, curiosity, and a commitment to learning as much as experience. We celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our Associates.

Work Authorization

Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.