Jewelry Television - Associate Jewelry Buyer
About The Position
Jewelry Television (JTV) is seeking a trend-focused Associate Jewelry Buyer to join its Merchandising team. The role curates, develops, and acquires quality jewelry from vendors across the jewelry marketplace, selecting products that fit JTV’s brand and customer base. It uses market opportunities, assortment planning, trend awareness, forecasting, vendor partnerships, and category management to support growth. The position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and is not remote. The buyer sources and develops jewelry assortments, collaborates with manufacturers on exclusive designs, negotiates costs and commercial terms, forecasts trends, and manages assortment lifecycle and inventory decisions. The role also works with Marketing and Creative to communicate product stories and provides product knowledge training to Sales and Operations teams.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in jewelry buying, retail merchandising, and fashion product development in a retail environment.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong understanding of fine and/or fashion jewelry, including metal types, gemstone grading, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret sales data and develop actionable buying strategies.
- Proficiency in retail math, including markup, GMROI, and sell-through.
- A demonstrated ability to identify emerging jewelry trends and translate them into sales opportunities.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport with international vendors.
- Strong working ability in Excel and experience with PLM or ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- GIA certification or similar jewelry industry credentials; preferred but not required.
- Experience in luxury or specialty boutique retail.
- Background in global procurement and logistics, particularly in retail.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop jewelry assortments aligned with brand standards and growth strategies; research global markets for distinctive materials and finished pieces.
- Collaborate with manufacturers to develop exclusive designs and provide feedback on aesthetics, stone quality, and craftsmanship.
- Negotiate cost of goods sold, payment terms, and exclusivity agreements with global vendors while maintaining margins and product quality.
- Track jewelry and fashion trends, including metal finishes, gemstone popularity, and silhouettes, through media and trade show attendance.
- Manage the Open-to-Buy budget and monitor sell-through and inventory health; use data to guide pricing, reorders, and markdowns.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with factories and wholesalers; evaluate vendors on quality control, lead times, and reliability.
- Partner with Marketing and Creative to communicate jewelry product stories across channels.
- Provide product knowledge training to Sales and Operations teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
- 401(k).
- Generous personal and vacation accrual policy.
- Employee discount on JTV products.
- 24-hour private fitness center for employees and their immediate family.
- Employee park with a walking trail, Frisbee golf, and volleyball.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative culture focused on growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
