FabFitFun
West Hollywood, CA
Hybrid

Buyer, Beauty

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Our Beauty Merchandising team is expanding! As we continue to evolve as a premiere Women's lifestyle membership, we are constantly trying to push the needle and find the latest and greatest products for our 1M+ members. We are looking to grow our reach within the beauty vertical and seeking a Buyer, Beauty to build out the category for our cult-favorite seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales. This person will be at the cutting edge of the latest beauty trends, products, and brands with a proven track record of negotiating and finalizing complex deals.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and manage new and existing beauty/skincare brand partnerships 
  • Source and buy items according to plan for our seasonal subscription box and corresponding e-Commerce flash sales while maintaining a well balanced assortment
  • Structure deals and lead negotiations with brand partners which incorporate FabFitFun’s capabilities
  • Partner with Director, Beauty to develop annual and seasonal beauty strategies inclusive of the box and e-commerce sales 
  • Working closely with Merchandising planning partners to manage inventory, create and manage seasonal sales roll-ups and to forecast metrics for future seasons 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure beauty strategies come to life and are executed accordingly (Merch Strategy and Planning, Operations, Marketing, Social, Legal,  Product, Engineering, Consumer Insights, etc.)
  • Conduct competitive marketplace analysis to assess and create business opportunities

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field
  • 3+ years beauty buying/merchandising experience in traditional retail environment (Subscription or off price model preferred)
  • Experience managing 50+ active brand conversations at one time
  • Confident negotiating costs, managing an order from PO placement through transportation and on-time delivery 
  • Strong rolodex with existing contacts and relationships in the beauty category
  • Ability to manage open to buy (OTB) and meet company financial goals 
  • Adaptable to change and receptive to feedback and suggestions
  • Exposure overseeing and mentoring junior members of the team
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel knowledge / retail math

What You'll Get

  • Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance
  • 401K match program
  • Open/Flexible PTO policy - we trust our employees to manage their time!
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Monthly work from home stipend while the company is temporarily remote
  • Donation matching program
  • Free FabFitFun subscription and quarterly credit in our e-commerce store
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What are FabFitFun Perks + Benefits

FabFitFun Benefits Overview

Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision (+ Pet insurance!)
401K & Matching
Open/Flexible PTO policy - we trust our employees to manage their time
Donation matching program
Free FabFitFun subscription and quarterly credit in our e-commerce Add-Ons store
Monthly cell phone stipend

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Each of our seasonal boxes partners with a charity/nonprofit organization.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Covered through Nationwide - 90%
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Partner with BrightFunds to allow the company to match up to $500 per employee annually for approved donations and organizations
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Stocked kitchen with amazing snacks that suit both looking for something healthy or a sweet treat in the afternoon. Kombucha & cold brew also on tap!
Some meals provided
Catered lunch weekly on Tuesday! Supplemental Catered meals also available throughout the month
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Paid parking available for all of our employees
Pet friendly
Dog friendly office and right across the street from the West Hollywood dog park! You will find bowls and treats throughout the office.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
You will have access to our online digital streaming platform (FabFitFun TV) that hosts a library of online fitness classes from top studies. Also hosted fitness classes every quarter in nearby gyms.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available

Additional Perks + Benefits

Generous compensation package and extensive benefits. 12 weeks’ paid parental leave. Free FabFitFun subscription and tons of beauty freebies! Daily impact on personalizing the FabFitFun member experience.

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