Bridal and Brands Buyer

Ben Bridge Jeweler•Seattle, WA

5d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to curate and drive assortments of fine jewelry, engagement rings, bridal collections, and luxury brands. The role combines product judgment and commercial acumen to shape merchandise strategies that inspire clients, strengthen brand partnerships, and support sustainable growth. The Buyer cultivates relationships with established jewelry houses, identifies market opportunities, and uses customer and market insights to develop distinctive assortments. Through assortment planning, inventory management, and brand development, the Buyer supports Ben Bridge’s position as a premier destination for fine jewelry and bridal products and exceptional client experiences. The position oversees Assistant Buyers and Store Service Associates, providing leadership, development, and day-to-day guidance. It also supports the Senior Director of Jewelry through training, coaching, and mentoring buying-team members. Onsite attendance is required five days per week. The role requires domestic travel 6–8 times per year and periodic international travel approximately every other year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent professional experience is considered.
At least 3 years of experience as a retail Buyer in a multichannel or omnichannel environment, preferably in luxury retail, fine jewelry, or premium branded goods.
Expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and open-to-buy processes.
Strong analytical capabilities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting tools.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through collaboration.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Ability to travel domestically 6–8 times per year and internationally approximately every other year.
Ability to attend onsite five days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with coworkers, managers, and internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing luxury brand relationships and negotiating with vendor partners.
Passion for luxury products, client experience, brand development, and emerging consumer trends.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and key vendor partners, representing the Ben Bridge brand.
Develop and execute category, assortment, inventory, and growth strategies aligned with customer demand, luxury market trends, and financial objectives.
Curate product assortments that balance brand prestige, innovation, exclusivity, and business performance.
Lead the development and communication of merchandise initiatives, product knowledge programs, and training materials for store teams.
Analyze sales performance, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, conversion, average transaction value, and other key metrics to identify opportunities and inform business decisions.
Use reporting, analytics, and customer insights to influence purchasing strategies and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with Merchandise Planning on open-to-buy, forecasting, business reviews, and inventory investments.
Collaborate with Store Operations and E-Commerce teams to optimize assortments, expand digital selling opportunities, and support an omnichannel luxury experience.
Work with Marketing and vendor partners on product launches, storytelling initiatives, events, and strategic growth opportunities.
Lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining execution, organization, and attention to detail.
Support the Senior Director of Jewelry by training, coaching, and mentoring buying-team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Oversee Assistant Buyers and Store Service Associates, providing leadership, development, and day-to-day guidance.