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BUYER BEAUTY BRANDS - 3.3 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Retail buying Word embeddings Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Excel data analysis Full Job Description Job Summary: We are looking for a Buyer to join our fun and family-centered team. 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 Qualifications 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