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IPSY · 12 hours ago

Senior Merchant, Commerce

New York City or Miami-Fort Lauderdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

IPSY is the beauty industry’s most powerful platform, uniting brands, creators, and hyper-engaged consumers. They are seeking a Senior Merchant for their Commerce business who will be responsible for executing high-impact assortment strategies that drive revenue and enhance the member shopping experience, while also mentoring junior Merchants and collaborating across teams.

BeautyCosmeticsE-Commerce

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Execute assortment strategies that drive revenue growth, margin performance, and member value across major commerce events and seasonal initiatives

Collaborate with the Brand Partnership team in the assessment of sourced products

Independently evaluate and buy products that deliver differentiation, brand strength, and strategic business impact

Translate high-level assortment direction into compelling, conversion-focused product experiences in partnership with Site Merchandising, Creative, Marketing, and Brand Partnerships

Partner with Planning to assess performance, category opportunities, inventory dynamics, and financial outcomes -- while identifying risks and upside potential

Use merchandising techniques including exclusives, bundles, cross sells, up sells, ranking, and promotional layering to maximize engagement and AOV

Lead post-event hindsight reviews and translate learnings into forward-looking strategies and optimization plans

Maintain a deep understanding of competitive activity, consumer trends, and whitespace to identify trends and emerging brand opportunities

Mentor and support junior Merchant talent---fostering development, critical thinking, and executional excellence

Qualification

Merchandising experienceAnalytical skillsRetail mathMS Office proficiencyG Suite proficiencyLeadership experiencePassion for beautyCommunication skillsAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

5+ years of merchandising or buying experience in beauty, off price, or a similar commerce-driven business, with a proven record of driving financial performance

Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Business, Merchandising, or a related field

Proven analytical skills, with the ability to translate performance insights into strategic decisions and action

Demonstrated expertise in building assortments that balance creativity, commercial impact, and operational execution, with a strong grasp of retail math and pricing

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners around strategy and execution

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Strong sense of ownership, urgency, collaboration, and accountability

Passion for beauty, brand discovery, and consumer insight

Solution-oriented mindset with strong critical thinking skills

Self-starter with an autonomous work style, paired with strong collaboration and creativity

Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and G Suite