Assistant Buyer - Home, Kitchen & Bar

As an Assistant Buyer at Bespoke Post, your primary responsibilities include supporting the Buyers in analyzing sales data, managing product samples, and maintaining relationships with vendors. You will coordinate the visual merchandising of product categories, update the site with new items, and ensure that all assets meet quality assurance standards.

To be successful as an Assistant Buyer at Bespoke Post, you should have 1-2+ years of experience in buying or merchandising, a strong proficiency in retail math, and a working knowledge of Excel/Gsuite. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, organized nature are also crucial for this role.

The Assistant Buyer contributes to the success of Bespoke Post by ensuring a seamless buying process, enhancing product presentation, and supporting the creative team. Your insights into market trends and customer preferences will play a vital role in sourcing innovative products that resonate with customers.

A typical day for an Assistant Buyer at Bespoke Post may involve liaising with various internal teams, conducting inventory checks, analyzing sales data, and coordinating product sample deliveries. You’ll engage in vendor communications, assist in negotiations, and participate in creative brainstorming sessions aimed at enhancing our product offerings.

Working as an Assistant Buyer at Bespoke Post comes with a variety of benefits including a starting salary range of $65,000 to $70,000, unlimited vacation time, company equity, robust health benefits, a flexible schedule, and perks such as a monthly Bespoke Post box. Additionally, there are opportunities for professional development and team events.

When answering this question, highlight specific tasks you handled in previous roles that directly relate to what an Assistant Buyer does. Provide examples of how you managed vendor relationships or analyzed sales data, showcasing your analytical skills and attention to detail.

Discuss your method for prioritizing tasks, such as creating a to-do list or using management software. Emphasize your organizational skills and how you anticipate potential roadblocks, ensuring timely completion of projects.

Explain that you value open, transparent communication and strive to understand vendors' needs. Share an example of how you have established or maintained a successful vendor partnership and discuss the importance of mutual benefit.

Discuss any methods or resources you use, such as industry publications, trend reports, and competitor analysis. Emphasize how you incorporate this knowledge into your buying decisions to ensure a competitive edge.

Emphasize how teamwork is crucial in the role of an Assistant Buyer at Bespoke Post. Discuss your collaboration skills, how you effectively communicate with various teams, and provide an example of a project where teamwork led to success.

Share a detailed account of a specific situation where you analyzed sales data, focusing on the tools you used and the conclusions you drew. Highlight the impact of your analysis on buying decisions or inventory management.

Discuss your organizational strategies for managing product samples, such as tracking systems or logs. Explain how you perform quality checks and communicate any issues with relevant teams to maintain high standards.

Consider mentioning skills like analytical thinking, communication, or negotiation abilities, providing a rationale for your choice. Support your answer with an example of how this skill has helped you succeed in your previous roles.

Demonstrate your adaptability by discussing how you reassess your tasks and adapt to shifting priorities. Share an example of when you successfully navigated a major change in project direction.

Express your enthusiasm for the opportunity and relate it to your interests in lifestyle products or e-commerce. Highlight what draws you to Bespoke Post as a brand, such as its unique offerings or commitment to quality.