Full-Time
Senior Buyer
Home, Kitchen & Bar
Bespoke Post
51-200 employees
Subscription service for curated lifestyle boxes
Compensation Overview
$110k - $135k/yr
Senior, Expert
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Requires working in the NYC office at least 3 days per week.
- Has 6-10 years of buying experience
- Has strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Has excellent negotiation and communication capabilities
- Is capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Is willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on in operations
- Balance and optimize the product mix between in-house and third-party offerings
- Identify and cultivate new in-house brand products that align with our ethos
- Develop and implement various Box concepts monthly for Home, Kitchen or Bar by brainstorming themes, discovering new vendors and opportunities, planning product selections, negotiating prices to enhance margins, and organizing sales and inventory strategies
- Create detailed profit and loss statements for each proposed Box and conduct a comprehensive financial analysis
- Collaborate with the Creative team to produce engaging and cohesive Box content, including visuals, copy, and narratives
- Work closely with the Membership team to predict trends and ensure that Box selections are strategically aligned and complementary with the Shop offerings
- Contribute to the development and management of monthly Box Briefs to consolidate all relevant information
- Serve as the primary liaison between external account representatives and internal stakeholders
- Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and exclusivity with vendors
- Maintain high-quality standards and ensure brand-fit consistency
- Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to align with business goals
- Analyze product performance and manage stock levels efficiently
- Stay ahead of market trends and customer preferences
- Conduct competitive analysis to seize new opportunities
- Drive category-specific growth
- Manage an Assistant Buyer and provide guidance and support to them
- Cultivate a proactive and collaborative team environment
- Streamline processes and tools for efficiency
- Engage with CX inquiries
- Travel to trade shows and host vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships
- Work with planning and creative teams to develop annual goals and other strategies
- Align product messaging and narratives with the Senior Director
- Develop weekly reporting meetings to discuss key performance indicators
- Lead quarterly Best/Worst product reviews
Bespoke Post curates and delivers themed subscription boxes filled with high-quality goods to its members each month. Customers sign up for free and take a quiz to indicate their preferences, allowing the company to tailor selections to individual tastes. Each box, priced at $45, typically contains products worth over $70, providing good value. Members can preview, keep, swap, or skip boxes, ensuring a personalized experience. In addition to subscription boxes, Bespoke Post has an online shop featuring a wide range of products from unique brands, continually updated with new items. The company stands out by partnering with small businesses, giving them a platform to reach more customers while keeping its offerings fresh and exclusive. The goal of Bespoke Post is to combine the excitement of discovery with a convenient shopping experience, catering to consumers who value quality and uniqueness.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$49.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Raised $40M in Series B funding to expand brand partnerships and product offerings.
- Collaborations with brands like Timex increase visibility and attract new customers.
- Growing consumer interest in personalized shopping boosts demand for Bespoke Post's services.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from similar subscription services like FabFitFun and Birchbox.
- Rising costs of goods and shipping may impact profitability of curated boxes.
- Supply chain disruptions from small brands could delay box deliveries.
What makes Bespoke Post unique
- Bespoke Post curates themed boxes with high-quality, unique products monthly.
- The company partners with small businesses, offering exclusive and fresh product selections.
- Members can preview, swap, or skip boxes, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
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Benefits
Company Equity
Opportunity for annual bonus
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Discounts
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 4%You could imagine my surprise when I received an email stating that Timex was teaming up with Bespoke Post, a retailer of cool clothing and outdoor gear, to reissue a vintage Viscount watch from the '70s.
Esquire teamed up with Bespoke Post to curate a box of deeply cool stuff; check it out here.
Bespoke Post, a NYC-based multi-category e-commerce retailer, raised $40m in Series B funding. The round was led by NewSpring with participation from Savano Capital Partners and Second Alpha and existing investors Walden, Great Oaks, and 500 Global. The company intends to use the funds to seek out new small brands, launch retail partnerships, and invest […]
Bespoke Post has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by new investor NewSpring, Second Alpha, and Savano Capital Partners.
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