Buyer

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 50,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE's family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD, and a portfolio of 24 + owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE's data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify a specific market niches, developing brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE THE leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion.   With a team of 1,500 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level.   It's our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.  

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren't in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties. 

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE "corporate" lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Buyer role:

• To ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented in the overall assortment for the site.
• Knowledgeable in women's footwear brands, as well as current trends. 
• Responsible for assortment selection consisting of planning, customer needs, trends,competitors and merchandising with minimal supervision 
• Understand/study sales history and inventory levels to evaluate what product is needed 
• Oversee all aspects of re-cuts, re-orders, and re-colors. Ability to follow calendar and key deadlines with minimal supervision Manage brand budget and category/skus with minimal supervision (with Macro budget in mind). Identify opportunities and risk in-season through analyzing sales performance. 
• Train, manage and support your Buying Assistant. 
• Ability to balance multiple brands while thinking strategically with strong attention to detail.
•  Reviews sales results to strategize timely mark-downs and slow seller RA's Manage buys, POs and order approvals in collaboration with upper management and analysts

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives. 
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on RA's, sell through guarantees and trade discounts. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization. 
• Able to develop strong, synergistic relationships with a range of teams and personnel.
•  Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
  

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● Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office1-3 years of women's Buying experience
● Work experience as a Buyer is required.
● Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup,
margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measures.
● Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work experience as a Buyer is required. 
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to apply retail math concepts, including markup, margin planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measure
• Proficient in Email (preferably Gmail), Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Business preferred. 
• 3-5 years of women's Buying experience, preferably within the shoe space

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.  At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into