Merchandising Event Coordinator

Title of role: Merchandising Event Coordinator 
Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: $48,000 - $50,000

About the Role:

We are looking for candidates who want to kick start their merchandising careers with the goal of becoming a Buyer

The Event Coordinator/Merchandise Assistant will work with our buying teams to produce and procure the most fashionable and desirable merchandise for Rue La La and Gilt. In this role, you will be provided with training and exposure to purchase order processing, vendor negotiation, online boutique curation, and managing logistics with our warehouse and production teams.

Rue Gilt Groupe is an innovative, passionate, and collaborative work environment where you'll have the chance to work with the best brands and buying teams in merchandising and e-commerce. Are you ready to get started?

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and track purchase orders for all Rue La La and Gilt boutiques
• Partner with the Fulfillment team to troubleshoot shipping and receiving issues
• Build product assortments with your buyer and influence the styles you see on Rue La La and Gilt
• Select specific products which will be photographed in our on-site studio for on-site Boutiques and marketing materials  
• Work collaboratively with Programming, Planning, Boutique Production, Creative and Marketing everyday to maximize sales

Experience and Background Needed:

• Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion
• 0-1 years experience, internships and co-ops are welcome
• Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLookUps, and Formulas will take you far
• An effective communicator and loves to collaborate with others
• Someone who loves a challenge and won't back down 
• Looking to be mentored by senior associates

What We Offer:

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight We can't wait to learn more about you.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Work Authorization
Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ABOUT US: 

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate  World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it.  Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work?  It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer's demand.

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