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THE ROLE: We’re looking for an…

Event Coordinator,

who has a passion for fashion merchandising and future goal of one day becoming a Buyer! The Event Coordinator will work within our Merchandising team, which manages the process of selecting and buying products from vendors to provide to our members. The Event Coordinator will work closely with our Fulfillment Center in Kentucky, which ensures we are receiving merchandise in a timely manner. The Event Coordinator will also work closely with our Boutique Production team, which manages the process of showcasing new merchandise on our site.

The Event Coordinator will be responsible for creating and tracking purchase orders, as well as to serve as a primary contact for vendors to ensure the timely receipt of inventory for Rue La La’s e-commerce boutiques.

What you’ll accomplish…You will;

Process and track a high volume of purchase orders for all Rue La La boutiques

Maintain communication with vendors to ensure timely shipments to our fulfillment center

Deliver vendor assets including images, product descriptions, and confirmed inventories to meet tight production timelines

Provide accurate and timely updates to Production team on purchase orders for upcoming events. Communicate at risk orders to merchandising and planning departments

Partner with staff in Kentucky to resolve receiving issues and act quickly to troubleshoot damaged, missing or incorrect items sent to our fulfillment center

Work as a valuable member of a team and provide training to new hires and employees of other departments

THE RIGHT FIT:

You have…

1-3 years of retail experience; buying or merchandising internship is highly desirable

Self-starter who is highly organized and detail-oriented

Experience handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills; experience working with high-profile clientele strongly preferred

Flexibility and ability to prioritize

There’s More…You will be given;

Constant exposure to all aspects of Rue business. Ability to work closely with many of our amazing departments: Programming, Planning, Boutique Production, Creative and Marketing, and have the ability to learn from all of these teams!

The opportunity to learn to be an expert in excel and retail math

ABOUT US:

Rue La La combines world-class merchandising, technology and marketing to create the most engaging and satisfying online shopping experience available. Each day, 15 million loyal Members turn to Rue La La for everything from women, men and children's apparel and accessories to home décor and exclusive experiences. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping in a way that not only strategically supports our brand partners, but also inspires our Members daily. 

This Company is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Company info

GILT GROUPE, INC.
Website : http://www.gilt.com/