Sally Beauty · 1 month ago
ASSISTANT BUYER
Plano, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expSally Beauty is a company that values diversity and inclusivity. They are seeking an Assistant Buyer to manage day-to-day business processes, maximize sales and gross margin objectives, and support category management efforts.
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Responsibilities
Supports category management process by researching, analyzing and drawing conclusions from customers, data, vendors, needs, and task analyses to provide a concise, logical merchandising focus. Identifies and promotes new products and trends in a timely manner to maximize sales potential. Collaboratively builds and executes strategic business plans to ensure overall success of the category to achieve company objectives
Contributes to and supports the category management process to achieve sales and management objectives. Actively manages the flyer building and buying process ensuring that all deadlines are adhered to. Measures the effectiveness of the advertising offer through sell through. Manages the pricing process to ensure accuracy and a competitive position
Supports category team in the negotiation with vendors to reduce costs and increase margins. Negotiate special terms, discounts, allowances and payment dating in all appropriate opportunities
Identifies and devises profitable exit strategies, including vendor participation, of slow selling items, discontinued items, package changes and poor promotional sell through
Attends vendor meetings and tradeshow presentations to identify sales opportunities through new products, trends and competitive strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or relevant business experience
2-4 years purchasing or merchandising experience in related field
Computer skills including Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word and Outlook e-mail
Strong analytical and organizational skills combined with high creative potential
Ability to multi task with accuracy
Leadership qualities and work ethics that dictate the standards for the department
Ability to communicate with and influence all levels of staff
Preferred
Degree in Business/ Purchasing preferred
Consumer goods and services preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Merchandise discount
Company
Sally Beauty
Sally Beauty is a global distributor and retailer offering professional beauty products to both retail consumers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Sally Beauty has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (12)
2023 (9)
2022 (12)
2021 (10)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.03M2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2015-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $0.03M
2006-11-16IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jordan Bartow
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-29
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