About Vince

Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Known for its range of contemporary products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories.

TitleAssociate Buyer, Men's

Salary RangeThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000 annually. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

LocationNew York, NY

Reporting StructureThe Associate Buyer, Men's reports directly to the Director, Buying.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Responsible for all aspects of men’s buying process for Vince Full Price Retail Stores, Ecommerce and Outlet.
Direct responsibility and accountability for purchasing decisions and financial results for Men’s area.
Develop pre-market analysis by class, region, and store. Execute Seasonal buys based on findings.
Identify and react to in season business to achieve sales.
Collaborate with Visual and Marketing team to ensure buy direction and key investments translate to customer.
Collaborate with Wholesale to set and follow promotional strategies.
Develop strong relationship with eCommerce and Retail fleet teams to understand the nuances of each channel and react to developing needs.
Manage all operational responsibilities of your business (i.e. order entry, style setup, selling recaps). Provide concise and detailed recaps of product opportunities on weekly basis.
Recommend growth opportunities and key item strategies for your area of ownership.
Conduct Product knowledge training sessions to store and corporate teams on seasonal basis.
Identify recut opportunities and partner with Merchandising to execute.

What You’ll Bring

Business Acumen
Operates With Autonomy
Elevated Communicator
Solution Oriented

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For

3-5 years of retail buying experience.
Multi-store brand experience with understanding of regional markets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a comfort level with public speaking.
Exceptional computer skills including complete proficiency with Excel and all relevant functions.
Proficiency with Retail math. Ability to readily work with data, extract results, and communicate findings.
Exhibits high standards and accountability; takes pride in accuracy.
Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Able to independently organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Benefits At Vince

Competitive Paid Time Off, minimum vacation starts at 3 weeks annually
Elective Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective the 1 st of the month following your 30 th day
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Clothing Allowance & Merchandise Discounts
Up to $600 Annual Gym Reimbursement
A variety of mental health support tools and programs
401(k) auto-enrollment with employer match (traditional and/or Roth)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
A minimum of 12-weeks fully paid parental leave after 1 year of service
Supplemental coverage for infertility treatments
Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Discounted Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Legal Insurance
And more..

Vince, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.