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Accessories Buyer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Buyer 2, Accessories

Franklin, TN · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

No Come Drive Innovation with Us We are currently looking for a Buyer 2, Accessories to join our team in Franklin, TN. In this role, you'll manage supplier relationships and lead sourcing activities ...

Corporate The Associate Buyer - Accessories (Omni) position at Windsor is one that focuses on supporting the Buyer in all areas including vendor communication, negotiation, style selection, inventory ...

Buyer

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Competitive salary ✨ WE'RE HIRING BUYERS! ✨ Love fashion, trends, and making smart buying ... Buy current, on-trend clothing & accessories (once trained) * Work one-on-one with sellers and ...

Inventory Buyer

Haltom City, TX · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

About the Role Southwest Accessory Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Buyer to support the purchasing, planning, and inventory management of automotive parts and accessories. The Inventory ...

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How much do accessories buyer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for accessories buyer in the United States is $68,384.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an accessories buyer?

An Accessories Buyer is a retail or wholesale professional responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing inventory of fashion accessories such as jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and belts for a store or brand. They analyze market trends, forecast customer preferences, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure that the products offered align with consumer demand and company objectives. Accessories Buyers also collaborate with designers, attend trade shows, and monitor sales to make informed buying decisions that maximize profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an accessories buyer?

To thrive as an Accessories Buyer, you need strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and a background in merchandising or fashion, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency in inventory management systems, retail analytics tools, and Microsoft Excel is typically required. Negotiation skills, trend awareness, and effective communication help you build relationships with vendors and anticipate customer preferences. These skills are crucial for selecting profitable products, optimizing inventory, and ensuring competitive positioning in the market.

What are some common challenges accessories buyers face when keeping up with rapidly changing fashion trends?

Accessories Buyers frequently encounter the challenge of forecasting and responding to ever-evolving fashion trends. They must balance the desire to stock trendy items with the risk of overcommitting to products that may quickly fall out of favor. Building strong relationships with suppliers, attending trade shows, and analyzing sales data are essential strategies to stay ahead. Flexibility and quick decision-making are key, as buyers often need to adjust assortments or reorder schedules based on real-time market feedback.
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Infographic showing various Accessories Buyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,384 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Free People, Associate Buyer - Movement Accessories

Free People

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support the daily operations within the designated buying area and develop partnerships with the buyer on all necessary tasks

  • Own the buying of a product class within the buying area and manage the flow of merchandise

  • Research and execute development of products in the marketplace, and assist in placing buys with conviction


Free People rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Role Summary
Free People is looking for an Associate Buyer to work within our growing accessories category focused on movement accessories. The associate buyer is responsible for working with the buyer and creating an exciting and timely product assortment for the retail and direct businesses that meet or exceed the sales volume and profit for the department.
Role Responsibilities
  • Supporting the daily operations within designated buying area and developing partnerships with the buyer on all necessary tasks
  • Ownership of buying a product class within the buying area
  • The ability to conceptually plan assortments that meet financial objectives
  • Delegating and directing the daily activities of the assistants and provide direction to the team
  • Prioritizing tasks and balancing the immediate and long term needs of the business
  • Researching and executing development of product in the marketplace
  • Personnel skills to work well with cross functional partners and team to achieve plans
  • Working closely with planning to understand financial indicators to react and drive business
  • Working with the buyer to learn to determine the overall mix of market and private label product for each buying area to ensure the final mix is ultimately customer oriented
  • Working with buyer to place buys with conviction
  • Learning from buying mistakes and applying those learnings to future buys
  • Vocalizing opinions proactively in cross functional or larger merchant meetings
  • Managing the flow of merchandise
  • Entering, updating, managing, tracking, and organizing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
  • Communicating late deliveries to the buying team
  • Setting up new vendors and send them routing guides and pre-ticketing information
  • Prioritizing and reacting with a sense of urgency to the requests from both the merchant and cross functional teams
  • Assisting the buying team to proof catalog copy
  • Identifying photos on the web to be reshot to drive sales

Role Qualifications
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in retail buying or a similar capacity
  • Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships and demonstrate strong listening, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and prioritizing skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Finish
  • Detail oriented
  • Creative thinker
  • Team player
  • Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

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