Rainbow Apparel Co · 1 day ago
Buying Assistant
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $27/hrRainbow Apparel Co is one of the fastest growing specialty apparel chains, and they are seeking a Buying Assistant to provide direct assistance to the Buyer. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for fashion, while also being able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Hiring Manager
Noel Garcia
Responsibilities
Need excellent computer/spreadsheet skills
Superior phone, organization, filing and a detail orientation
Must have a good eye for fashion and understand our customers
Strong desire to be a buyer
Willingness to get in at the ground level and grow with an organization
Familiarity and experience with standard computer software
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task with a sense of urgency
Positive, upbeat anything and everything personality
Team player, problem solver
Flexibility to shift primary focus as needed
Detail oriented multi-tasker with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Love for all things fashion and the retail industry
Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup, margin planning, open to buy, inventory productivity measures
Bi-Lingual a huge plus
Qualification
Required
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Willingness to learn
Desire to make a career
Good communication skills
Punctuality
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent computer/spreadsheet skills
Superior phone, organization, filing and detail orientation
Good eye for fashion and understanding of customers
Strong desire to be a buyer
Willingness to get in at the ground level and grow with an organization
Familiarity and experience with standard computer software
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task with a sense of urgency
Positive, upbeat personality
Team player, problem solver
Flexibility to shift primary focus as needed
Detail oriented multi-tasker with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Love for all things fashion and the retail industry
University or college degree or commensurate retail experience
Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup, margin planning, open to buy, inventory productivity measures
Preferred
Bi-Lingual
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Vacation
Discount
Free Parking
Full In-house Gym
Stability
Company
Rainbow Apparel Co
Rainbow Shops or Rainbow is a moderately-priced American retail apparel company comprising several lifestyle brands primarily targeting teens, young women, plus size women, and children.
Founded in 1935
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Cost
VP of Digital and Ecommerce (Head of Digital Product, Technology, and Experience)
Recent News
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2025-04-11
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