Spencer Baldwin
About Spencer Baldwin
Spencer Baldwin is an Assistant Buyer at Zale, currently working at Signet Jewelers since 2021. With a background in fashion merchandising and experience across various roles in retail and product development, Baldwin has developed a strong skill set in sales operations and account management.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Spencer Baldwin serves as an Assistant Buyer for Zale at Signet Jewelers, a position held since 2021. In this role, Baldwin attends market appointments to collaborate with buyers on store assortments. Responsibilities include managing specialty accounts and acting as the primary point of contact for customer requests. Baldwin also coordinates with merchandising and production teams to ensure timely and accurate order management using SAP. Additionally, Baldwin runs and distributes daily sales order and ATS reports, and oversees sample management for photo shoots and events.
Previous Experience in Retail and Fashion
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Spencer Baldwin accumulated diverse experience in the retail and fashion sectors. Baldwin worked at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a Brand Representative from 2013 to 2015. Following this, Baldwin held the position of Sales Associate at LOFT, a division of ANN INC, from 2016 to 2017. Baldwin also served as a Showroom Coordinator at Halston from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Wholesale Assistant in the Jewelry Division at Centric Brands from 2018 to 2021.
Educational Background in Fashion Merchandising
Spencer Baldwin earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University, completing the program from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provided Baldwin with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to the fashion and retail industries. Prior to attending Kent State University, Baldwin graduated from Newark High School in 2013.
Internship Experience in Fashion Industry
During the course of studies, Spencer Baldwin gained practical experience through various internships in the fashion industry. In 2016, Baldwin worked as an Editorial Intern at Mood of Living for four months in New York City. Additionally, Baldwin completed a two-month internship as a Product Development Intern at Ellery Homestyles LLC in the Greater New York City Area. These internships contributed to Baldwin's understanding of the fashion market and product development processes.
Skills and Responsibilities in Current Role
In the role of Assistant Buyer at Zale, Spencer Baldwin is responsible for analyzing best seller reports to identify opportunities for reorders. Baldwin collaborates with the sales operations coordinator on the new account setup process. This involves a detailed understanding of sales operations and inventory management, ensuring that the buying process aligns with market demands.