Senior Buyer - Beauty
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 Senior 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 top tier brand partnerships beauty category (hair & color)
- 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
- Manage and forecast all beauty performance throughout the year
- Work with senior 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
- Oversee junior/associate-level buyer(s) and create a development plan for direct reports and ensure that the team is being developed and meeting goals
- Attend market and/or trade shows seasonally
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Communications or a related field
- 6+ years beauty buying/merchandising experience in traditional retail environment (Subscription or Off Price model preferred)
- Experience managing revenue of $100M+
- Confident negotiating complex deals with vendors while securing products at cost
- Strong rolodex with existing contacts and relationships in the beauty (hair / color) category
- Ability to manage open to buy (OTB) and meet company financial goals
- Adaptable to change and receptive to feedback and suggestions
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with ability to meet deadlines
- Previous experience managing and developing direct reports
- Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders
- Advanced Excel knowledge / retail math
What You’ll Get
- Daily impact at one of the fastest growing companies in the US that is revolutionizing eCommerce
- Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401k
- Flexible PTO
- Free Annual FabFitFun subscription and quarterly credit in the Add-Ons store