Assistant Buyer, Handbags, Bergdorf Goodman

About the job

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.
Job Description:

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 EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• 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 Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group 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 Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com .

Salary Range $59,000 - $79,000*
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.