Event Coordinator

Description:

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 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
 

• 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
• Bachelors Degree
• 0-1 years experience, internships and co-ops are welcome
• Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLookUps, and Formulas will take you far