Assistant Buyer, Women's Designer RTW - Bergdorf Goodman

WHO WE ARE A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. Job Description WHO WE ARE: A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. You Will Be As an Assistant Buyer with Bergdorf Goodman, you will be working to 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 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 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). Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exemplar Luxury Group