Job DetailsJob Location: Home Office - Kansas City, MO 64112Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Purchasing - ProcurementAt Beauty Brands, we're passionate about helping our customers look and feel their best—and we're looking for a talented Buyer to help make that happen. As part of our fun, family-centered team, you'll play a key role in shaping our product assortment, developing successful vendor partnerships, and driving sales across multiple beauty categories. We're seeking a proactive, results-oriented professional who combines strong analytical skills with creativity, collaboration, and a genuine enthusiasm for the beauty industry. This position may be structured as either full-time or part-time for the right candidate.
Who We Are
Beauty Brands, based in Kansas City, was founded in 1995 on the idea of providing a one-stop total beauty experience. Each Beauty Brands location offers more than 50 professional haircare brands, as well as makeup, skincare, bath and body, nail care, and a full-service salon & spa experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must take ownership for all aspects of the sales and profitability of the assigned categories.
Responsibilities include sales performance, gross margin, inventory, and any financial adjustments.
Build merchandise and marketing plans to increase sales revenue at healthy margins
Manage all aspects of the brand relationships with our vendors to have positive relationships that help create successful business results
Must be able to manage many brands across multiple categories
Develop productive and interesting marketing initiatives for direct mail, online, and social media to drive category sales
Stay current on industry trends and new brands
Pursue new brands or categories as needed to stay current in the market
Collaborate with the Merchandise and Marketing Teams on corporate initiatives to drive sales
Respond to all field concerns in a positive and timely manner
Develop vendor training initiatives to support the field associates
Proactively communicate any known issues to the field
All other duties as assigned
QualificationsQualifications
Required Qualifications
Retail buying experience working directly with brands in a multi-channel environment
Computer savvy with intermediate knowledge of Excel, i.e., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.
Working knowledge of Word and Powerpoint
Pristine diligence and mindfulness
Outstanding ability to stay organized and prioritize effectively and efficiently
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication
Thrives in a fast paced environment
Ability to work together effectively with all levels of an organization
Passion for delivering results with a high amount of interpersonal acumen
Consistently demonstrate professional behavior
Always remain objective
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with JDA
3+ years of experience in Retail Buying
4-year college degree
Cultural Fit
Driven, self-reliant with strong initiative
Resourceful
Ability to work nimbly and quickly while problem solving and working under pressure
Show appreciation for customers and field associates
Enthusiastic about Beauty Brands and delivering results