Assistant Merchant/Assistant Buyer, Pipeline (Akron, Hybrid)

Signet Jewelers • Akron, OH

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us! Ready to shape what’s trending in jewelry? As an Assistant Buyer at Signet Jewelers, you’ll help spot design fresh products and build must-have assortments with our Buyers. Connect with vendors, join creative meetings, and turn ideas into real results. Stay agile in a fast-paced market, set up new products, and support sales and inventory goals. You’ll keep reports on point, help forecast trends, and team up with marketing and visual pros to make our displays pop. Dive in and grow your career with us!

Requirements

• A bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising or similar is a plus, but we’re all about unique backgrounds and fresh perspectives.
• If you’ve got at least a year in buying or anything related, you’ll hit the ground running here.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, organized mindset, and being comfortable working with numbers.
• You’re good with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), RMS, and Business Objects
• Possible travel based on specific brand and merchandise categories.
• Hybrid work schedule on a rotating monthly basis in Akron, OH
• Open to working in spaces that require metal-free zones and following security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Jewelry Know-How: Team up with buyers to check out the latest jewelry trends and pitch fresh ideas for future drops.
• Spot & Set Trends: Keep your eyes on what’s trending and curate collections everyone will want.
• Vendor Relationships: Join meetings and help turn wild concepts into actual products.
• Hit Your Goals: Work with your team to smash sales, keep inventory tight, and boost those margins.
• Stay Agile: Be ready to pivot and tackle whatever new challenges pop up.
• Forecast & Connect: Help predict sales and work with vendors on quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Reporting: Make sure all reports and product info are always updated and on point.
• Marketing & Magic: Fact-check ad content, support campaigns, and create eye-catching store displays that get noticed.
• Overall: Share updates, manage projects, and stay connected with stores and partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level