Associate Buyer - Men's
RUE GILT GROUPE · Boston, MA, United States, New York, NY, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $68,000 - $72,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days RUE GILT GROUPE's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of RUE GILT GROUPE's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at RUE GILT GROUPE
- moderate 7 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from RUE GILT GROUPE's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for RUE GILT GROUPE.
About this role
As an Associate Buyer for Men's Footwear and Accessories at Rue Gilt Groupe, you will be responsible for driving sales, managing inventory, and improving margins. Your role involves collaborating with the Senior Buyer to develop merchandising strategies, analyzing sales trends, and fostering vendor relationships. You will also mentor junior team members and work cross-functionally to create impactful e-commerce events.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of RUE GILT GROUPE as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- 3–5 years of direct professional experience within a retail buying or e-commerce merchandising function
- Proven capability to manipulate and interpret financial data including sales, gross margin, inventory velocity, and turn metrics
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and executing profitable business negotiations
- Technical aptitude and comfort navigating web-based merchandising tools, inventory systems, and Microsoft Excel
What you get
- Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire
- Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options
- A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking
- Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requires 2 days in the office
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities beyond mentoring
- Salary range provided is relatively narrow
- Role involves significant responsibility for financial performance and vendor negotiations
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Listed by RUE GILT GROUPE on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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