Retail Marketing Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means. We take pride in offering best-in-class benefits, with medical monthly premiums covered by the Company at 100%, employee certification in mental health first aid at work, regular wellness activities, a quarterly makeup stipend, and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

Our ideal Retail Marketing Coordinator is highly organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks. This position will support the Retail Team and reports to the Senior Manager of Retail Marketing. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has a can-do attitude and a proactive approach with an appropriate sense of urgency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Retailer & Channel Support

• Manage creative requests for various channel partners including Sephora, Ulta, and international retailers.
• Update retailer setup forms for domestic and international accounts in partnership with Retail, Product Development, and Operations.
• Lead PDP asset resizing, renaming, and delivering to retailers.

Sales & Marketing Strategy Support

• Support Retail leadership in creating sales, marketing, and educational programs to drive in-store and online sales.
• Partner with Brand Directors to evaluate merchandising for international accounts to ensure best-in-class brand representation.
• Monitor and report competitive brands, activities, and products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market trends and share, pricing, and advertising – across the categories of skincare, color cosmetics, bath & body, and haircare.
• Build a strong understanding of retailer-specific programs (sampling, education, trade marketing, PR, regulatory, logistics, incremental sales opportunities) and analyze opportunities with actionable solutions.

Administrative Support & Relationship Management

• Maintain and update retail documents to ensure everyone is aligned on key information.
• Support with administrative tasks including ordering and shipping samples.
• Build organizational templates, calendars, and side-by-sides.
• Contribute to customer selling presentations, business reviews, and board decks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer partners, vendors, and internal team members.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Brand Marketing, Product Development, and Retail teams to execute key initiatives and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree with specialization in business administration, marketing, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player that works well with others.
• Ability to think ahead, anticipate opportunities and challenges.
• Creative and resourceful, good problem solver.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Experience in consumer products and/or ecommerce, notably cosmetics or beauty.
• Candidates MUST be punctual, professional, positive, polished, and passionate about beauty!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently moves product weighing up to 30 pounds across office for various needs
• Frequently moves about inside the office to access storage rooms, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to see product/inventory for packaging/shipping