What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Shoe Buyer position at Portabella?
We are a growing men’s fashion retail chain with over 70 stores across the Northeast, and we are looking for an Assistant Shoe Buyer to join our buying team.
This is a hands-on role for someone interested in retail, product, fashion, and the buying process. The Assistant Shoe Buyer will work closely with the buying team to support day-to-day operations, review sales performance, assist with vendor communication, and help identify product opportunities across our stores.
This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn the buying business and grow within the company.
Responsibilities
- Review sales by store, style, color, size, and category
- Help track best sellers, slow sellers, and product opportunities
- Assist with purchase orders, vendor follow-ups, and order updates
- Support replenishment, transfers, markdowns, and promotions
- Help organize assortments for different stores, markets, and customer needs
- Visit stores to better understand product presentation, customer demand, and selling trends
- Communicate with vendors, store teams, and internal departments
- Stay aware of footwear, fashion, pricing, and seasonal trends
- Prepare reports to help the buying team make informed product decisions
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with Excel, reports, and sales numbers
- Interest in fashion, footwear, retail, and product
- Good communication and follow-up skills
- Organized, reliable, and willing to learn
- Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Retail, footwear, merchandising, or buying experience is a plus
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Growth Opportunity
This role offers a path to becoming a Shoe Buyer for the right candidate. Someone who learns the business, understands the numbers, builds strong vendor relationships, and helps drive results will have the opportunity to grow within the buying department.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, dependable, and serious about building a career in retail buying.