About this role
About the Role
As a Fashion Nova Associate Buyer on the Men's team, you will play a key role in maintaining Fashion Nova's reputation as a trendsetter by curating innovative product selections tailored to your category and customer demographic. You will analyze shopping patterns, past purchases, and market trends to help shape strategic buying and merchandising decisions that keep Fashion Nova ahead of the competition. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive sales, margins, and key business goals.
What You'll Do
- Gain deep insights in the Fashion Nova Consumer by understanding their desires, needs, preferences, and shopping experience.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and key players in the marketplace.
- Participate in the development of plans to align to seasonal buying decisions and product purchases.
- Take full ownership of the assigned product category, managing product selection, pricing, inventory, and overall performance to drive sales and profitability.
- Work closely with vendors to identify and select items and drive decisions.
- Partner with the rest of the buying team and other Fashion Nova team members to partner with new suppliers to bring the best products to our customers.
- Drive exclusivity with vendors in products, terms, pricing, vendor-funded-markdowns, etc.
- Coach and mentor assistant buyers in product selection, trend analysis, and vendor management while supporting their professional growth through skill development and career guidance.
- Manage ad hoc projects as assigned by management, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in buying/merchandising, ideally within the eCommerce fashion space.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and quickly without sacrificing quality.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions.
- Ability to work with direct supervision, check ego at the door, and work well with others at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- English; additional language(s) an advantage.
Compensation & Benefits
- NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays; Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!