Buyer - Dresses

Job Title: Buyer - Dresses

Location:

Utah

Seeking a Buyer to lead its most important product category—Dresses. This role will own the strategy, development, assortment, and performance of the category, partnering closely with vendors and internal teams to create a compelling, differentiated dress business that drives sales and strengthens the brand's market position.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in dresses, including construction, fabrics, prints, silhouettes, fit, and trend direction. They will be responsible for developing category architecture, influencing product creation, and building strong vendor relationships to deliver commercially successful assortments.

• Own the end-to-end buying strategy for the Dresses category, the largest and most important business.
• Build seasonal assortments that balance trend, customer demand, profitability, and brand positioning.
• Analyze sales performance, customer insights, and market trends to inform buying decisions.
• Partner closely with vendors to develop exclusive styles and optimize category performance.
• Guide dress architecture across assortments, ensuring the right mix of silhouettes, lengths, fabrications, prints, occasions, and price points.
• Drive product development conversations around construction, fit, fabrication, and design details.
• Identify emerging trends and translate them into commercially viable product opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, design, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate product opportunities that support category growth.

• Significant buying experience within women’s apparel, with a strong emphasis on dresses.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, fabrications, prints, fit, and silhouette development.
• Proven ability to build and grow a high-volume apparel category.
• Strong product instincts combined with analytical decision-making skills.
  
  Experience working directly with vendors on product development and category planning.
• Ability to influence product creation rather than simply selecting from existing assortments.
• Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of customer preferences and market trends.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Salary $90,000-$150,000