Children's Fashion & Accessories Buyer Join One of the East Coast's Premier Children's Specialty Retailers Are you passionate about children's fashion and accessories with an eye for emerging trends? Do you love discovering exciting new brands and creating exciting assortments that inspire customers? If so, we'd love to meet you. We are one of the East Coast's leading upscale children's specialty retailers with our corporate headquarters based on Long Island. Known for exceptional fashion, outstanding customer service, and an exciting shopping experience, we are seeking a Children's Fashion & Accessories Buyer to help shape the future of our growing company. Whether you're an experienced retail buyer or a recent college graduate with a Fashion Buying or Fashion Merchandising degree, we want to hear from you. Experience is preferred, but we are committed to training the right individual who has the passion, creativity, and drive to succeed. What You'll Do

• Curate exciting seasonal assortments that reflect the latest trends in children's apparel and accessories.
• Source new brands and products while strengthening relationships with existing vendors.
• Develop and execute buying strategies that drive sales, profitability, and inventory performance.
• Analyze sales, inventory, margins, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) to maximize results.
• Identify promotional opportunities and manage product life cycles from introduction through exit strategies.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best merchandise, pricing, and exclusive opportunities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the competitive marketplace to help provide our company with a competitive edge.
• Spend time in our stores working alongside our teams to better understand customer preferences and improve merchandising.
• Collaborate with leadership, marketing, and store management to create compelling merchandise presentations and successful promotional events. What We're Looking For
• Buying experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Recent college graduates with a degree in Fashion Buying, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of retail math, inventory management, and Open-to-Buy planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor relationship skills.
• A passion for identifying trends before they become mainstream.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Why You'll Love Working With Us We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional careers. We offer a supportive, collaborative workplace where your ideas matter and your success is recognized. We Offer
• Outstanding compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee merchandise discounts.
• A positive, energetic team environment where creativity is encouraged.
• The opportunity to make a real impact with one of the East Coast's premier children's specialty retailers.
• Long-term career growth with a company that values talent, innovation, and leadership.

If you have experience in retail buying or an education in Fashion Buying or Fashion Merchandising and are looking for a rewarding career—not just another job—we'd love to hear from you. Join a company where your ideas, creativity, and passion can make a lasting impact while building an exciting career in the children's fashion industry.

Pay:

Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person