Associate, Buyer and Merchandiser

Main purpose of the

Associate, Buyer and Merchandiser role:

The Senior Associate Merchant plays a critical role in supporting the merchandising team through trend analysis, assortment planning, and administrative operations. This position combines strategic market research with hands-on execution to drive product development and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. BUYING SUPPORT & ANALYTICSProvide hands-on support for buying activities and performance analysis.

• Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions

• Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods

• Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics

• Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on data analysis

• Assist in preparing buying presentations and line reviews

2. SAMPLE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONSMaintain organized systems for sample tracking and merchandising operations.

• Track and organize all product samples throughout the development cycle

• Maintain sample organization

• Coordinate sample requests and returns with internal teams

• Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs

• Support photo sample preparation and coordination

• Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow

3. ASSORTMENT ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGSupport the development and execution of assortments that achieve business and creative objectives.

a) Assortment Balance

• Ensure brand assortment is balanced across product elements, departments, seasonality, and color palettes

• Monitor category mix and identify gaps or overrepresentation

b) Marketplace Alignment

• Ensure brand positioning aligns with marketplace across style, color, and price point

• Provide competitive insights to inform assortment decisions

c) Program / Category Management

• Support management of key programs including carryover styles and new item introductions

• Track program performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales

• Support development and maintenance of Function Plans

• Ensure critical product element developments are reflected in planning documents

d) Style Tier Prioritization

• Assist in prioritizing all styles developed within the brand

• Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy

• Maintain organized style tracking systems

4. TREND RESEARCH & ANALYSISIdentify and analyze external marketplace trends across all relevant product elements to inform buying and product development decisions.

a) Competitive Marketplace

• Research and monitor the competitive landscape across key competitors

• Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research

• Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis

• Track competitor pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies

b) Influencer & Social Media Monitoring

• Track and analyze social media trends across relevant platforms

• Document influencer partnerships and trending styles

• Identify product opportunities emerging from social media insights

c) Runway Shows & Fashion Week

• Stay informed on runway show attendance and key fashion week events

• Support documentation of runway trends and designer innovations

• Identify emerging trends and product opportunities from runway analysis

• Track seasonal direction across major fashion markets

QualificationsRequired:

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

• Fashion industry knowledge and trend awareness

• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience with merchandising software and reporting tools

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field

• Understanding of product development processes

Your job duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as required by Revolve throughout the course of your employment.

An Estimated salary range for this position is: $70k - $80k