Bergdorf Goodman Buyer, Beauty and Fragrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $128,000–163,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is an iconic luxury retailer known for an exceptional, curated assortment and white‑glove customer service. Part of the Saks Global portfolio, the brand operates within a multi‑channel luxury ecosystem and maintains elevated standards in-store and in its food & beverage operations, delivering highly curated experiences to a discerning clientele.
Buyer, Beauty and Fragrance at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Manage merchandising strategy for prestige beauty and fragrances with $128K–$163K salary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide input on category and pre-season planning strategy in collaboration with Planners based on past performance and knowledge of trends and brand insights, executing strategy throughout the season
- Build customer-centered assortment framework and allocation strategy based on customer and trend insights from stores, digital, CACI, and fashion channels, providing guidelines for allocation teams
- Set strategies for product display and flow including launch dates, weeks of full-price selling, cross-sell opportunities, and collection considerations in alignment with Planning and Marketing guardrails
- Lead market prep activities and attend market to select best-in-category product in alignment with Planning guardrails and category direction from Buying Partners and Leads
- Coordinate buys with brand partners, collaborate on exclusive merchandise, manage day-to-day communication around in-season brand performance, and resolve escalated order management issues
- Review daily performance reports and work closely with Planner counterparts to gather insights on trending products, categories, and brands, pulling in-season levers to optimize performance
- Serve as the business owner, constantly negotiating with Brand Partners throughout the season to improve performance through style swaps, capsules, returns-to-vendor, matrix expansion, and markdown management
- Provide mentorship and hands-on training to Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Coordinators, equipping them with business acumen and practical skills for future advancement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience
- 5+ years of experience in a buying office with strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy
- Proven business acumen with strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills
- Expertise in retail math including markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, turn, GMROI, and assortment planning
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with ability to build strong internal and vendor relationships
- Strong customer focus with results-driven mindset and ability to manage ambiguity
- Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and conflict management skills
- Strategic thinker with agility to adapt to changing business needs
- Willingness to travel, including internationally, as needed
Skills
Experience
5+ years of experience in a buying office with a strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy. Candidates should demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with a track record of developing and executing successful merchandising strategies in luxury retail.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 128,000 to USD 163,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees including medical, vision and dental insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic life insurance; supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; variety of additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance; employee discount.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes impeccable service, attention to detail and collaboration across culinary and retail teams. Employees operate in a fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment where professional conduct and adherence to luxury standards are expected.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Bergdorf Goodman, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Senior Merchandiser, Beauty and Fragrance», «Beauty and Fragrance Buying Manager», «Category Buyer, Prestige Beauty», «Senior Buyer, Cosmetics and Fragrances», «Head of Buying, Beauty Division», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.