Senior Buyer - Naples - Marissa Collections

Description

About the Role 

At Marissa Collections, buying is both an art and a science. Our Senior Buyer plays a critical role in shaping the vision, direction, and success of the business. This role blends creative intuition, strategic planning, and analytical rigor to curate exceptional assortments, cultivate elite vendor partnerships, and drive profitable growth across ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and accessories. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, visionary, and results-driven Senior Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and brings a refined eye, strong leadership presence, and deep understanding of the luxury fashion market. This is a rare opportunity to influence brand direction, mentor and develop talent, and make a lasting impact within a world-class fashion house. 

The Experience 

As Senior Buyer at Marissa Collections, you will: 

Buying & Market Leadership 

• Lead all buying activities from market preparation through post-market execution 
• Execute seasonal market trips, overseeing buying strategy, scheduling, and team participation 
• Prepare and manage seasonal budgets throughout the buying process, including category-level analysis and vendor-specific allocations 
• Analyze seasonal sell-through, inventory performance, and on-hand metrics (visual and financial) 
• Oversee appointment planning, brand recaps, and market strategy development 

Product Selection & Purchase Order Management 

• Oversee work orders, photo review, product feedback, editing, and assortment decisions 
• Direct sizing strategy, order placement, and purchase order execution across all systems (MC, Joor, NuOrder, etc.) 
• Ensure timely PO submission, allocation, and documentation 
• Partner closely with inventory to coordinate tracking, fulfillment, and timely deliveries 

Reporting, Analytics & Financial Strategy 

• Analyze category sell-through reports across RTW, footwear, handbags, and accessories 
• Monitor Power BI dashboards daily to evaluate performance and identify opportunities 
• Partner with Store Leaders to drive actions based on best and under-performing categories 
• Provide vendor performance recaps, sales analysis, and inventory insights to leadership 
• Support seasonal budget planning, forecasting, and financial strategy 

Vendor & Industry Leadership 

• Build and maintain strategic vendor partnerships 
• Research and identify emerging designers and market trends 
• Monitor competitive landscape and provide insight on local and national competition 
• Negotiate terms, discounts, co-op marketing, and delivery timelines 

Sales, Styling & Floor Engagement 

• Maintain regular presence on the sales floor to stay connected to client experience and product performance 
• Assist stylists with fittings, styling, and product knowledge 
• Partner with Store Leadership to ensure merchandising and presentation standards 

Inventory, Shipping & Quality Control 

• Review and approve RTVs and damages in partnership with Inventory 
• Oversee shipping requests, cancellations, and past-due merchandise 
• Coordinate solutions across Inventory, Web, Marketing, and Buying teams 
• Negotiate delivery extensions and markdown support when needed 

Events, Marketing & Campaign Strategy 

• Assist with planning of company-wide events across all categories 
• Plan seasonal event calendars in collaboration with Store Managers and Marketing 
• Coordinate with vendors on product selection, event strategy, and co-op support 
• Assist with event execution and attend key events 
• Provide monthly campaign guidance to Web and Marketing teams, including product launches, trend insights, and storytelling direction 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop Buyers and Assistant Buyers 
• Train team members on buying processes, systems, and strategic thinking 
• Support daily execution, providing guidance, feedback, and leadership in a fast-paced environment 

What You Bring 

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in luxury fashion retail 
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams 
• Deep understanding of luxury buying, assortment planning, and inventory strategy 
• Advanced knowledge of retail math, including margin planning, open-to-buy, sell-through, and inventory productivity 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities 
• Confident communication style 
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and manage competing priorities 
• High level of accountability, ownership, and professional maturity 
• Proficiency in retail systems including Retail Pro, Joor, NuOrder, Power BI, and Microsoft Office 

Compensation & Benefits 

This is a full-time position. The anticipated salary range for this role is competitive commensurate with experience, performance, and market factors. At Marissa Collections, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being, including: 

• Competitive base compensation 
• Possible bonus opportunities 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution 
• Profit sharing program 
• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Professional development and growth opportunities 

Why Marissa Collections 

For more than 50 years, Marissa Collections has been a destination for luxury fashion, offering an expertly curated selection of the world's most coveted designers alongside an unparalleled client experience. Our culture is rooted in excellence, creativity, integrity, and emotional intelligence. 

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the brand, influence fashion direction, and grow alongside an elite leadership team in one of the most dynamic luxury retail environments in the country.