Taylor Herrmann
New York
Summary
Data driven decision maker. Skilled in identifying and interpreting market trends to develop compelling product strategies that align with customer demand and business objectives. Thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing a results-oriented mindset to maximize growth, strengthen partnerships, and elevate brand positioning. Collaborative and dedicated team player with a passion to foster innovation and deliver impactful results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Enterprise Partner Associate
DoorDash
07.2025 - Current
- Designed and managed a $250K multi-product ad strategy to maximize ROAS, expand channel investment, and drive continuous performance optimization for key retail partners.
- Coordinated internal and external stakeholders to launch an in-person activation that generated 15× higher engagement and a 15% retention rate, strengthening partner brand presence.
- Led complex promotional pricing initiatives that enhanced merchant competitive positioning, and delivered a 200% lift in brand performance.
- Directed merchants in building and ingesting complex promotional deal feeds for major occasions, ensuring 1P parity, and accelerating marketplace growth.
- Managed end-to-end project plans, milestones, and cross-functional workflows to ensure on-time, seamless execution of new store launches.
Associate Buyer, Luxury Fashion & Vintage
RUE GILT GROUPE
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Led a $154M luxury department, driving 5% YoY margin growth and positioning it as the company’s top sales driver.
- Boosted dropship demand by 13% and margin by 7% YoY through strategic vendor negotiations.
- Launched the first international dropship program, expanding product assortment by 12% and improving end-to-end fulfillment process.
- Managed weekly pricing and markdowns, driving a 9% YoY improvement in total sell-through and exceeding forecasted margin goal by 2.2%.
- Collaborated with marketing to drive excess inventory sell-through, increasing luxury daily deal sales by 300% YoY.
- Grew the Vintage vendor matrix by 200%, developing the pre-loved category with key brand partnerships.
- Delivered weekly sales and trend reports to VP of Buying & Merchandising.
- Strengthened supplier relationships via monthly and quarterly brand reviews.
- Trained and mentored a team of three, ensuring timely project execution.
Assistant Buyer, European Luxury Fashion
RUE GILT GROUPE
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Led assortment selection and vendor negotiations for tier-two brands, driving 140% demand growth and a 6% margin increase YoY.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize high-demand styles, improving sell-through by 4% YoY.
- Identified significant unseen gaps in business performance vs. target revenue and presented a dynamic business plan to help drive demand in non-core sizing, reducing aged inventory by 10%.
- Conducted market research to refine promotional strategies and brand assortments.
- Curated lead flash sale assortments, driving the department’s highest revenue share.
- Partnered with the Creative and Marketing team to provide visual direction in the merchandising and online presentation of new arrivals and markdowns.
Merchandiser Coordinator, Kids, Maternity
RUE GILT GROUPE
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Analyzed sales data and trends to optimize future flash sales.
- Partnered with Planning, Production, and Marketing to align sales with inventory and revenue goals.
- Identified new children's brands to drive sales and profitability.
- Built strong vendor relationships to streamline purchase orders.
- Managed high-volume purchase orders across multiple categories.
Omni Buying Intern: Men's Denim & Active
BLOOMINGDALES
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Analyzed reports to optimize inventory allocation through hyper-localization.
- Assisted in curating the Spring 2020 assortment during market appointments.
- Led our class of interns to enhance the Stylist Program through omnichannel engagement strategies and delivered a high-impact presentation to executives and key stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Communication Studies
Babson College
WellesleyThe College of Global Studies - undefined
Arcadia University
Rome, ItalySkills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Business Management
- Data analysis
- Executive Presentation Skills
- Data Visualization
- Social Media Marketing
- Proficient in: Salesforce, Tableau, PowerPoint, SQL, Microsoft Office, eCommerce
Hobbies and Interests
Team Sports, International Travel, Special Education Volunteer, Global Fashion & Beauty, Outdoor activities, Trivia
Contact
- New York, NY 10011 | 201.774.0072
- Tayherrmann@gmail.com
- Www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-herrmann
Timeline
Retail Enterprise Partner Associate
DoorDash
07.2025 - Current
Associate Buyer, Luxury Fashion & Vintage
RUE GILT GROUPE
10.2022 - 07.2025
Assistant Buyer, European Luxury Fashion
RUE GILT GROUPE
08.2021 - 10.2022
Merchandiser Coordinator, Kids, Maternity
RUE GILT GROUPE
07.2020 - 08.2021
Omni Buying Intern: Men's Denim & Active
BLOOMINGDALES
06.2019 - 08.2019
The College of Global Studies - undefined
Arcadia University
Bachelor Of Science - Communication Studies
Babson College