Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sendoso is a venture-backed company focused on creating meaningful connections in a digital world. As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the Marketplace Buyer in managing vendor relationships, conducting market analysis, and maintaining the product catalog to ensure operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary point of contact for vendor partners, assisting with onboarding, performance tracking, and the collection of updated product information
- Support the Buyer in preparing data and collateral for Business Reviews, helping to identify opportunities for margin improvement or SKU expansion
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure product photography and descriptions meet Sendoso’s editorial standards for a premium customer experience
- Conduct regular market research to identify emerging product categories and competitive white spaces
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to help the Buyer determine which items to feature in seasonal campaigns and which to sunset
- Assist in reviewing vendor catalogs to suggest "evergreen" additions that align with current customer demand shifts
- Own the end-to-end process for product onboarding, SKU updates, and pricing adjustments within the Marketplace platform
- Work closely with Customer Success and Operations to resolve product-specific inquiries and support custom "Branded Marketplace" requests
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement more effective sourcing workflows
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, or sourcing
- Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets and similar reporting tools to find the 'story' in the data
- Ability to manage multiple workflows and competing priorities simultaneously
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable 'popping in' to support the team whenever unexpected needs arise
- A passion for learning the business of gifting and a desire to grow your career within merchandising
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Plans plans - we’ve got you covered!
- Take-What-You-Need Time Off
- LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account) with Compt
- 401K Plan
- FSA Plan
- Free General Medical & Mental Health care via Healthjoy
- Volunteer Time Off
- Birthday Time Off
- Generous parental leave benefits for both birthing and non-birthing parents
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- End-to-end family planning discounts through KindBody
- Discounted pet insurance through Pin Paws
- Free and discounted legal benefits through Rocket Lawyer
- Financial wellness benefits through Morgan Stanley
Company Overview
Sendoso helps companies connect and drive revenue with personalized gifts, eGifts, virtual experiences, and more. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://sendoso.com.
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