Job Description

Do you love Fitness and Fashion? Equinox seeks a Buyer for accessories. This candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years corporate retail experience in Buying/Planning. The ideal candidate would have worked in a multi-vendor and multi store environment with an understanding of curating assortments and allocating product.

This position will report directly to the Senior Buyer and sits at the company’s headquarters at Hudson Yards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the selection, development, and procurement of all merchandise for assigned departments and the performance of that merchandise as outlined in annual profit plans.
• Accountable for sales, gross profit, and inventory performance against approved plans.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and attend buying appointments.
• Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, and delivery terms)
• Manage in season inventory levels thru RTVs, transfers, reorders, and receipt flow.
• Partner with planning to manage and drive Open to Buy forecasts.
• Continually research and explore new trends in marketplace and category
• Establish cross-functional relationships to effectively grow and maintain business and financial expectations
• Lead and develop other members of the merchandising team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Merchandise/Planning or Fashion Related Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years corporate retail experience in Buying/Planning
• Strong command of retail math concepts and statistical analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, hardworking, flexible, and diligent.
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment.

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

IN ACCORDANCE WITH EQUINOX’S POLICIES AND OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF OUR EMPLOYEES, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE COVID-19 VACCINES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION.  ACCORDINGLY, ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED UPON AN APPLICANT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC'S DEFINITION OF FULLY VACCINATED, FULL-COURSE VACCINATION IS DEFINED AS 14 DAYS PAST AN INDIVIDUAL'S LAST VACCINATION DOSE IN THEIR INITIAL VACCINE SERIES (14 DAYS PAST THE SECOND SHOT OF A TWO-DOSE PFIZER-BIONTECH OR MODERNA VACCINE; 14 DAYS PAST THE ONE-SHOT JANSSEN/JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCine.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at _https://careers.equinox.com/. _

ALL INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY THROUGH INTERNAL JOB PORTAL ON CONNECT.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.