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:

• Purchase and manage a variety of women’s products and brands for REVOLVE.com
• Oversee order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise
• Identify opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance 
• Able to calculate gross margin, turnover and OTB 
• Able to source new products and vendors
• Work closely with the planning team to execute strategic buys
• Review sales results to strategize mark-downs and manage aged inventory through strategic
• Liquidation 
• Able to guide and support Buying Assistant and Buying Admin
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Required Competencies:

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

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in the intensity of a fast-paced environment and maintain the highest quality of work and focused visual aesthetics
• Ability to balance multiple brands and initiatives
• Ability to efectively negotiate with vendors on RA’s, sell through guarantees and trade discounts 
• A superb eye for attention to detail, style and composition
• Strong understanding and interest of industry trends
• Strong analytical skills, good judgement, creativity and organization
• Self-driven and able to easily communicate creative ideas an collaborate in a team environment.
  
  

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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:

• 1 year buying experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred
• Excel and word proficient

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 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

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 account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary rate is $75,000- $80,000 per year. 

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