Assistant Buyer | Dermstore
About The Position
THG Beauty is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and proactive Assistant Buyer to support the growth and management of Dermstore’s premium product assortment. The role partners with the category Buyer to ensure product catalog accuracy and successful vendor collaborations, while managing operational work across SKU optimization, site presentation, promotions, and sampling. The position is suited to a detail-oriented self-starter interested in beauty retail analysis and finding opportunities for category expansion. The Assistant Buyer supports sales growth and vendor collaboration by managing the assigned category’s product assortment. Responsibilities span product catalog setup and optimization, vendor brand-page presentation, product-page improvements, promotional execution, buy-plan support, competitor and trend analysis, vendor communication, and administrative support for category meetings and sales reporting. The position follows a hybrid work model in New York City, with three days in the office and two days at home.
Requirements
- A 4-year undergraduate degree.
- 0–1 years of relevant experience in retail, buying, or e-commerce.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, self-starting approach, positive attitude, and team-player mentality.
- Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support top-line sales growth and vendor collaboration by managing the end-to-end product assortment for the assigned category.
- Maintain the accuracy and optimization of the product catalog, including pricing, content, and images for new brand setup and launches.
- Edit and refine key vendor brand pages to highlight hero products and showcase new products effectively.
- Identify and lead product-page and attribution optimization projects to maximize site conversion.
- Secure samples and gifts-with-purchase from vendors, partnering with marketing and planning teams to execute promotions.
- Provide executional support for buy plans, SKU audits, discontinued inventory management, and brand trainings.
- Analyze competitor performance and industry trends to identify white spaces and product opportunities.
- Maintain consistent vendor communication and provide administrative support for category meetings and sales reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) matched up to 5%.
- Generous paid time off.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Exclusive employee discounts on THG brands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
