Sportique is a multi-channel e-commerce company based in San Francisco, CA. We’re small, scrappy, and as close to a work family as you’ll find. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list four years in a row—and we’re just getting started.
We work with premium brands at the intersection of assortment strategy, brand positioning, and marketplace performance, helping them scale thoughtfully while maintaining brand integrity. Amazon is our primary operating environment, and our Buyers play a critical role in translating strong brand curation into commercial success.
Role Overview
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and managing brand relationships while owning assortment strategy, forecasting, and performance across assigned categories.
This role requires strong independent judgment, aesthetic discernment, and commercial rigor—along with comfort operating in a marketplace-driven environment.
Buyers at Sportique are strategic partners who understand how buying decisions impact performance, inventory health, and long-term brand growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesBrand Sourcing & Assortment Strategy
- Identify and evaluate premium brands aligned with Sportique’s aesthetic and values
- Build intentional assortments across categories, price points, and seasonality
- Assess product-market fit, SKU architecture, and assortment depth
- Identify whitespace, expansion opportunities, and assortment optimization
Brand Relationship Management
Own day-to-day relationships with assigned brandsAct as a strategic advisor on assortment, pricing, and growthCommunicate clearly around performance, risks, and opportunitiesBuild long-term partnerships rooted in trust and transparencyBuying, Forecasting & Inventory Planning
Own buy plans, forecasting, and replenishmentMonitor sell-through, inventory health, and weeks of coverPartner cross-functionally to mitigate stockouts and overstock riskMake purchasing decisions grounded in data, seasonality, and growth targetsPerformance Analysis & Decision-Making
Analyze sales, margin, and category performanceIdentify underperforming SKUs and recommend actionTranslate data into clear, actionable insightsSupport launches and ongoing optimization through informed buying decisionsCross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, SEO, content, and operations teamsAlign buying decisions with storytelling and promotional strategyContribute insights that influence launches and content prioritiesQualifications
Required
2–6+ years in buying, merchandising, or category managementExperience working in Amazon Seller CentralStrong analytical and commercial judgmentAbility to manage multiple brands independentlyClear, confident communicatorHighly organized and comfortable in a fast-moving environmentPreferred
Experience with premium or design-led brandsMarketplace forecasting and SKU rationalization experienceComfort working with paid media, SEO, and content teamsExperience scaling assortments in a marketplace environmentWhat Success Looks Like
Thoughtful, high-performing assortmentsClean catalogs with strong sell-through and inventory healthTrusted brand relationshipsConfident, data-backed decision-makingBuying strategies that balance short-term growth with long-term brand equityWhy Sportique
High autonomy and ownershipDirect impact on assortment and brand growthSmall, collaborative, strategic teamOpportunity to help premium brands win in complex marketplacesJob Type : Fractional, Part-Time, or Full-Time
Compensation : $25–$45 / hour + bonus opportunities
Benefits : Employee discount, flexible schedule
Location : Remote (U.S.)
If this sounds like you—or someone you know— we’d love to connect.