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Sr Mgr Category Management Beauty-Wellness

WellBiz Brands, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Position Summary :

This role is multifaceted and responsible for 1) category management, 2) managing an existing base of international suppliers, 3) selecting and developing new suppliers, particularly from China, 4) managing the selection, development, and production of new products, 5) Establishing and manage retail and wholesale prices across all products and categories, and 6) collaborate with the marketing, training, and operations teams, along with the broader WAVE team on various projects and initiatives, as described in more detail below

Position Responsibilities :

  • Managing all product categories for Amazing Lash, Elements Massage, Drybar Shops and Radiant Waxing, including selecting new and replacement products supporting each brand and category’s strategy. There are approximately 180 unique vendors and 1300 active SKUs at WAVE
  • Responsible for all five ecommerce sites that support our brands, including the regular review of item costs, trends & the competitive landscape in order to establish and maintain :

o   Consumer level retail prices (MSRP) to be charged in shops, salons and studios, as well as the company’s consumer website(s) and third-party retailers (i.e. Nordstrom)

o   Wholesale prices to shops, salons and studios, as well third-party retailers.

o   Price increases on a semi-annual and annual basis, as needed.

  • Recommend and develop products with new and existing suppliers, including sourcing formulas, packaging, and routing of creative.
  • Regular attendance at relevant tradeshows (i.e. Cosmoprof) to stay on top of product innovation and trends in the industry, including development of vendor relationships in support of the company’s broader franchise innovation strategies.
  • Product sourcing in support of in-flight and pending innovation projects including pilot and rollout needs.
  • Supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
  • Support both the finance department and the Manager of Inventory Control & Logistics, along with select vendors with forecasts for replenishment and new products to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
  • Member of the Social Compliance Committee in support of company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program at WAVE (together with the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, the Director of Product Integrity, and the Senior Director of Warehouse Operations).
  • Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ experience in the following areas :   procurement / purchasing, buying, category management and vendor relations.
  • International sourcing and buying experience a plus
  • Experience in sourcing beauty, wellness, or health products or a high level of passion for those categories
  • Experience working with P&L’s :   revenue, COGS, gross profit margins, margin analysis, etc.
  • Team oriented.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong computer skills are required, especially in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience using NetSuite and Oracle a plus
  • Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes, including domestic and potential international travel to suppliers, tradeshows and other company events
  • Reporting To This Position :

  • No direct employees, directs third party technology vendor in support of eCommerce sites
  • About Wellness and Vitality Exchange (WAVE) and WellBiz Brands

    Wellness and Vitality Exchange (WAVE) is the consumer products company that supports all WellBiz Brands franchise companies (Amazing Lash Studio

    Elements Massage

    Radiant Waxing

    Drybar

    and Fitness Together

    via the development of private label products that are sold at retail as well as products used in performing services.  In addition, WAVE purchases and distributes branded products for the portfolio of companies.

    WellBiz Brands, Inc. is the manager of five beauty, health, and wellness franchise brands :   Amazing Lash Studio

    Elements Massage

    Radiant Waxing

    Drybar

    and Fitness Together

  • Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, WellBiz Brands has more than 900 combined U.S. franchised locations across the five brands. Through the WellBiz Brands support staff, the brands strive to uphold these core values : fun, ownership, respect, passion, and integrity. These core values embody everything important for each brand - from franchise owners to clients - to lead healthy, balanced lives. All five brands offer unique franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs from all walks of life and various investment levels, with a fresh focus on recurring revenue models. For more information about WellBiz Brands and its franchise opportunities, visit WellBizBrands.com
  • At WellBiz Brands, we value, promote, and celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusivity. We believe that a diverse mix of talented people sparks creativity, fosters innovation, and drives results and a broad understanding of diversity in all ways.Tips : Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

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