BEAUTYSPACE is a leading curator of clean, sustainable, and cruelty-free beauty products, offering a premium assortment of skincare, makeup, and wellness essentials. Known for its presence in forward-thinking retail spaces like Bloomingdale’s, Beauty Space delivers elevated, conscious beauty experiences. Through its B2B digital platform, the brand also connects beauty professionals and brands, fostering global collaboration and innovation in the beauty industry.

BEAUTYSPACE is part of the PCA Group of Companies (PCA) — a privately-owned, global beauty holding company founded 36 years ago. Led by the founders and the next generation of the family, PCA employs ~1,500 people across five global locations. With a focus on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment, PCA operates through multiple subsidiaries with distinct leadership and business strategies.

The objective of the New Brands Buyer is focused on identifying and launching innovative brands that align with market trends and consumer demand while driving sales growth. Skilled in building strong brand and retailer partnerships, executing strategic assortments, and delivering successful product launches that enhance brand visibility and business performance.
 

Work Hours/Schedule

Hybrid, in office Monday-Thursday. Friday WFH. 9am -6pm

Essential Functions:

Brand Relationships

• Cultivate and manage relationships with emerging and established brand partners, ensuring alignment on distribution strategy, retailer placement, and assortment plans.
• Lead onboarding of new brands by securing and organizing all critical assets, including samples, line sheets, brand decks, and pricing structures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (marketing, merchandising, operations) to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that increase brand awareness and drive revenue.

Assortment Management

•  Develop and execute a data-driven assortment strategy aligned with market trends and customer preferences.
• Identify white space opportunities, category gaps, and emerging trends to introduce innovative and high performing brands.
• Own and maintain new product development tools, including internal assortment workbooks, ensuring accurate and timely communication across teams.

Retailer & Launch Coordination

• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations for internal stakeholders and external retail partners to support new brand launches.
• Collaborate with retail partners to align launch timing and merchandising strategy.
• Assist with coordinating end-to-end launch execution, ensuring seamless communication between brands, retailers, and internal teams.

Market & Trend Analysis

• Continuously research industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior to inform brand selection and buying decisions.
• Attend trade shows and brand meetings to discover new opportunities and maintain category leadership.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Buying, 3 years
• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Beauty & cosmetics sales: 2 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Passion for beauty industry, brands, and products
• Enthusiastic and self-confident
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, self-starter who can identify opportunities and go after them
• Strong people skills with a focus and drive to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong commercial acumen and savvy; comfortable with number and analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work effectively with a high sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, NAV, GP, Qlik and Outlook
• A willingness to learn and try new things and an openness to change; actively seeks feedback from peers and managers
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  What we offer:

• Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
• Medical, Dental, and Vision, along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
• 401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
• 17 days PTO and Paid Holidays
• Salary commensurate with experience $80,000 - $90,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.