Job Description
Company Description
OUR STORY:
Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world’s most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.
OUR CODE:
We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.
If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.
Job Description
Equinox seeks a Buyer for Women’s apparel. 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 Director of Buying 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
- Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office applications (Excel proficiency a must)
- Highly organized, detail oriented and accurate
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Bachelor’s Degree; Merchandise/Planning or Fashion Related Degree preferred.
- Strong command of retail math concepts and statistical analysis.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, hardworking, flexible, and diligent.
- 2 to 4 years of experience
Pay Transparency: Min $75,000 - Max $85,000 annually
Hybrid Work: 4 days on-site
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
NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
