Assistant Buyer – Luxury Jewelry
About The Position
Riddle's Jewelry is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join their Merchandising team at their corporate headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota. This role offers an opportunity to build a career in luxury jewelry merchandising and retail buying, supporting an experienced Buyer in shaping the product assortment for over 60 jewelry stores. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, jewelry trends, product selection, and a blend of creativity with data analysis. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule, promoting work-life balance, with the added benefit of living in the Black Hills region, known for its outdoor recreational opportunities.
Requirements
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with vendors, stores, and internal teams.
- An interest in luxury jewelry, fashion, retail trends, and consumer behavior.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn new systems, processes, and product categories quickly.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to take ownership of assigned projects.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, buying, jewelry, fashion, or a related industry preferred.
- Experience with retail merchandising, inventory analysis, purchasing, product assortment, or vendor relationships is a plus.
- Experience with Excel and working with sales or inventory data preferred.
- Jewelry industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the Buyer with sales analysis, trend reporting, assortment planning, product research, and merchandising analysis.
- Assist with the purchase order process, including SKU setup, order placement, receiving, vendor communication, and follow-up.
- Communicate with retail stores to respond to special orders, unique product requests, and merchandising needs.
- Assist with visual merchandising and planogram development, including mock case setups, product photography, product lists, and merchandising instructions.
- Partner with Marketing and Ecommerce to ensure jewelry products are appropriately featured across website, social media, digital marketing, and advertising.
- Assist with product turn-in meetings and new product launches.
- Attend jewelry vendor meetings and market appointments with the Buyer and assist with new product development.
- Organize vendor samples, product specifications, pricing information, and materials for new product introductions.
- Conduct competitive research and market analysis, both in-store and online, to identify jewelry trends and ensure assortment relevance.
- Assist with designated jewelry product categories, including assortment planning, inventory analysis, forecasting, replenishment, allocation, and sales performance.
- Research jewelry fashion trends, customer preferences, competitors, and emerging products.
- Provide additional merchandising and buying support as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Jewelry Discount
- Company-Paid & Voluntary Insurance Options
- Monday–Friday Schedule
- Work/Life Balance
- Career growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
