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Buyer

Employer
A Line Boutique
Location
Denver Metro Area
Salary
Base salary with performance bonus + comprehensive benefits + 401K
Closing date
22 Nov 2020

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Function
Buyer
Level
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Who We Are:

A Line Boutique is changing the traditional face of retail by focusing on providing solution-based styling services within the four walls of traditional retail stores. Dubbed "the Elyse Walker of Denver," (Zoe Report) the driving force behind A Line is transparency and authenticity. A Line is not a retail store, but a women's empowerment company. We want all women to simply try less and feel confident, relevant, seen, and powerful through the vehicle of fashion. We know firsthand the power of clothing. It’s not just about ‘great product’ but the power of transformation and empowerment offered in well-styled and well-tailored garments. It’s about self-expression and creating a community of support and celebration for women, their lives, and how they evolve.

Job Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years professional experience
  • Experience buying Contemporary and Designer brands
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Knowledge of Heartland Retail (or similar retail POS system)
  • Experience buying in NYC, LA, Paris and Milan markets
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal business partners and external vendors
  • Knowledge of Joor Pro 
  • Thorough knowledge of the Open-to-Buy process
  • Experience analyzing and creating monthly and seasonal plans, Management One preferred
  • Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs with strong MS Excel skills

Job Responsibilities:

  • Attend seasonal markets to work with vendors and curate multi-dimensional assortments
  • Weekly selling reports providing business and performance insights to owner and team
  • Meet financial goals and requirements set forth in OTB
  • Responsible for all order management, to ensure timely delivery and maximum sell-through
  • Participate in A Line Boutique store events to assist and maximize sales performance
  • Coordinate with Operations Director on receiving issues, swaps, and RAs, and RTVs
  • Coordinate with Marketing Director on editorial calendar, shipping windows, and new brand launch announcements
  • Participate in all monthly physical inventories and gather shortage analysis post inventory
  • Negotiate with vendors to meet seasonal markup goals and product sell-through goals
  • Prepare visual post-market recap to provide seasonal product direction
  • Work closely with sales team to provide product knowledge and receive feedback on buy
  • Manage intern activities and train as necessary
  • Provide excellence in customer service to each person who enters A Line Boutique
  • Treat everyone with respect and dignity, customers and coworkers alike
  • Utilize open communication with all colleagues, and encourage constant team spirit
  • Participation in weekly management meetings with CEO, CFO, and Marketing Manager

Compensation:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Defined salary and performance bonus based on goal achievement
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401K beginning January 2020
  • Clothing allowance
  • 2 weeks paid vacation

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