Assistant Buyer

EMERGING BLUE
Metairie, LA, USA
Posted 11 days ago
$40,000 — $50,000 / year
Full time

Job Description

We have a career opportunity for an Assistant Jewelry Buyer working in our Merchandising

Department. This position calls for a merchandising professional with knowledge of fashion,

retail and inventory coordination. Requires an ability to assist in sourcing and curating various

product lines in an active retail setting. This role provides an opportunity to enjoy a professional

environment, work with a highly experienced team and grow with our organization. The

purpose of the Assistant Buyer is to work collaboratively with our senior buyers in the planning,

selection, curation and presentation of merchandise for sale. This includes a sales support

component assisting our sales team and primary responsibility for Visual Merchandising. The

ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, is

customer-focused, and has an eye for detail. A service mindset, and knowledge of fashion, visual

merchandising and luxury retail would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for learning and assisting in all aspects of merchandising. Data entry and

processing of merchandise.

  • Monitor stock levels and assist in placing/processing orders for new stock.
  • Visual Merchandising of merchandise with store displays to ensure they are attractively

presented to Brand Standards.

  • Ensure merchandise is correctly priced/tagged, and assist in our planned physical

inventories.

  • Responsible for merchandising displays, ensuring that products are attractively

presented

  • Actively assist in the preparation of inventory reports and analysis. Contributing to

team buying decisions, vendor relations, and negotiations.

  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
  • Assist sales staff with product information, sourcing, special orders, and queries.
  • Assist in tracking, identifying, and replenishing fast-selling products.
  • Monitor stock movement & ensure process and procedure is accurate.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the company’s product range.
  • Liaise with suppliers, sales staff and other departments.
  • Assist on sales floor in our retail showroom as needed. This position has regular.

customer-facing duties in a sales support role and or daily case display responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Organized and motivated with excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • 2 years or equivalent experience in fashion, retail, fashion, or jewelry merchandising
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, delegate, and work within a team environment
  • Jewelry and or Fashion/Visual Merchandising experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite

Benefits

  • Rare opportunity to join America’s leading manufacturing fine jeweler in leadership

role.

  • A committed partner of the Natural Diamond Council.
  • Outstanding Benefits Package: Medical, Life and Disability. Optional Dental/Optical
  • 401k with generous company match. Company sponsored; Relocation Support
  • Paid time off – Vacation…up to three weeks with tenure + five major paid holidays
  • Strong compensation/bonus package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Salary: 40-50K/yr. (DOE)

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