Bergdorf Goodman Merchandise Assistant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $57,000–72,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is an iconic luxury retailer known for an exceptional, curated assortment and white‑glove customer service. Part of the Saks Global portfolio, the brand operates within a multi‑channel luxury ecosystem and maintains elevated standards in-store and in its food & beverage operations, delivering highly curated experiences to a discerning clientele.
Merchandise Assistant at Bergdorf Goodman in New York, USA. Support buying operations with data entry and GCC coordination. Full-time, $57K–$72K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with buying offices and Global Capability Center teams
- Communicate effectively with Buyers and Assistant Buyers across merchandise categories
- Input detailed item attribute information into buying and inventory management systems
- Collaborate with the online merchandising team to ensure timely loading of all merchandise to web platforms
- Address receiving and quality assurance issues with warehouse operations
- Maintain item records and coordinate adjustments throughout the full product lifecycle
- Input and manage essential data to create and track inventory items
- Provide administrative support to the buying division as assigned
- Perform additional tasks and projects as required by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Previous experience in retail, service, or other fast-paced environments
- Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong multitasking capability in fast-paced settings with effective prioritization
- Quick learner for new computer systems and software functionality
- Strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities to ensure task completion
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in retail, service, or similar fast-paced environments is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with merchandising operations, inventory management, or buying office functions, though specific industry experience is not mandatory for candidates with strong foundational skills in data management and communication.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 57,000 to USD 72,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance. Employee discount available.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes impeccable service, attention to detail and collaboration across culinary and retail teams. Employees operate in a fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment where professional conduct and adherence to luxury standards are expected.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Bergdorf Goodman, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Buying Office Associate», «Merchandising Coordinator», «Data Administrator – Merchandise», «Buying Support Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.