Assistant Buyer, Dermstore
THG
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About the Role
Assistant Buyer | Dermstore
THG is a global ecommerce group focused on beauty and sports nutrition. Dermstore is a premier destination for professional-grade skincare and clinical beauty. This role supports the growth and management of premium product assortments, acting as an executional partner to the category Buyer.
Key Responsibilities
- Support top-line sales growth and vendor collaboration by managing the end-to-end product assortment for the assigned category.
- Own the accuracy and optimization of the product catalog, including pricing, content, and images for the set-up and launch of new brands.
- Edit and refine brand pages for key vendors to ensure assortments highlight hero products and showcase "newness" effectively.
- Identify and lead optimization projects for product pages and attribution to maximize site conversion.
- Secure samples and gifts-with-purchase (GWPs) 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 uncover white spaces and product opportunities.
- Maintain consistent vendor communication and provide administrative support for category meetings and sales reporting.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced proficiency)
Qualifications
- 4-year undergraduate degree required.
- 0-1 years of relevant experience in retail, buying, or e-commerce.
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and accuracy.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and a team-player mentality.
- Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, fast-paced environment.
What's in it for me?
- Salary: $67,000 to $70,000
- Hybrid Work Model - NYC, 3 days office/2 days home
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- 401K matched up to 5%
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Short and long-term disability
- Exclusive employee discounts off THG Brands