Buyer / Merchandise Manager at Retail Startup

About us:?? Fast growing retail start-up based in LA, hiring our first Buyer / Merchandise Manager, exciting opportunity to pioneer a new shopping platform. Perfect for go-getter candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit.?? offe market is a new off-price retail marketplace where we sell excess and overstock inventory and pass the savings onto our customers (up to 80% off brands like Ganni, Baggu and Lisa Says Gah)! We're known as "Gen-Z's TJ Maxx".?? This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor at a fast-growing retail startup. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial mindset, is energized by the opportunity to shape the future of retail, and is a builder ready to go above and beyond.Location:Los Angeles / Hybrid / or New York preferredResponsibilities:Merchandising Strategy Brand and Product Selection: Stay at the forefront of brands and trends by optimizing our brand matrix and product assortments. Cross-Channel: Develop strategies to drive both in-store and online sales channels, including visual merchandising, curating assortments, new product launches and marketing initiatives. Organization and operations: Maintain up-to-date merchandise launch calendar, inventory levels and on-order documents. Drive growth: Through product assortments, new sales tactics, inventory levels and gross margin management. Reporting and analysis: Identify trends, assess performance, and make data-driven recommendations to drive sales.Brand Management Discoveryidentify high-quality, cult-favorite brands aligned with our values and brand identity OutreachEngaging written outreach to new brands, attending tradeshows and other networking events to cultivate relationships OnboardingOnboard new brands onto the offe market platform, including negotiating margins and fulfillment methods, preparing contracts and agreements, finalizing and uploading the merchandise product assortmentManagement: Regular communication with brands to drive close relationships and new sales tactics and marketing initiatives to optimize sell-through of product assortment.QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Microsoft Excel skills3+ years in buying, merchandising, sales, and/or partnershipsExisting relevant brand relationships a plus!Creative and strategic thinker, ready to test and innovateProactive, organized, data-driven, and results-orientedPassionate and knowledgeable about the retail industryBachelor's degree in relevant fieldBenefitsHealth and wellness benefitsPaid vacation timeGenerous merchandise discountsExciting growth opportunities!If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email with the subject line Buyer / Brand Manager with Resume and/or Cover Letter.

Created: 2025-01-14