Associate Beauty Buyer
FabFitFun is looking for an Associate Beauty Buyer to join our growing Merchandising department in the West Hollywood HQ! In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Beauty Merchandising Team by maintaining new and existing brand relationships, and sourcing products across color cosmetics, skincare, and haircare. This individual will report into the Director of Beauty, helping to build both internal and external relationships that will drive growth for our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales. The ideal candidate will love all things beauty, and will be able to balance the art and science of Buying for omni-channel initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive and exceed revenue goals by supporting the Beauty Merchandising Team to pitch new brands and build partnerships
- Source products across the beauty category for in-box and e-Commerce opportunities
- Foster existing brand relationships to ensure account growth, client satisfaction, and retention
- Negotiate and create vendor agreements and contracts with brands
- Enter and maintain brand data and assets in SalesForce
- Provide administrative support by updating internal team documents
- Work cross-functionally with our Customer Service team to communicate shipment and product related issues
- Help project manage brand campaigns with our Marketing and Editorial teams
What You’ll Have:
- 2-3 years of buying or merchandising experience within a product-focused beauty company
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field
- Strong relationship management skills with exposure to negotiations and contracts
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Bonus Points: Experience with Salesforce, Wrike, or Asana
What You’ll Get:
- The opportunity to serve as a critical part in building our growing business as we revolutionize the subscription and e-Commerce industry
- Mentorship from seasoned Merchandising leaders
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401k
- Free FabFitFun subscription and quarterly credit in the Add-Ons store
- Catered meals, kitchen stocked with great snacks and drinks
- Flexible PTO policy