Job Details
The position is based in Nashville, TN, in-office, 5 days (Monday - Friday) a week from 9:30 am 6:00 pm with the exception of special events and inventory days.
The Jewelry Buyer at Genesis Diamonds will be responsible for planning, selecting, and maintaining in stock levels with new and existing vendors to support company sales objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Interacting with new and existing vendors in selection of new lines, styles, and programs
- Negotiating cost and terms of purchase agreements
- Ensuring the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
- Monitoring stock levels and place replenishment orders within open to buy parameters
- Creating reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust strategies according to trend
- Partnering with marketing to provide products and details to support campaign initiatives
- Assisting in developing and implementing product knowledge training for associates
- Providing training and mentorship to assistant buyer.
Key Competencies:
- Strong passion for jewelry!
- An understanding of what motivates customers to buy products
- Confidence combined with negotiating, influencing and networking skills
- Attention to details and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make self directed decisions
- Ability to analyze multiple sales markets and customer demographics
- Team management and strong leadership skills
- Comprehensive understanding of retail math and ability to analyze basic sales reports
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail, luxury retail, jewelry, or jewelry related industry
- Proven experience as a retail buyer or relevant role
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- High school diploma; BS/BA in business administration or relevant field will be considered a plus
Benefits Package:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Company Paid Dental + Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- 7 Paid Holidays
About Genesis Diamonds!
We are proud to be part of this vibrant and growing city with its unique history and significant heritage. Since coming to the South in 2004, Genesis Diamonds has revolutionized the way diamond buying is done in Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. This concept empowers the customer and sets new standards for quality, education, and value. You will be dazzled by one of Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky's largest selection of loose and mounted GIA certified diamonds complemented by an unsurpassed collection of the finest designers in the jewelry industry today.
Because of our impressive accomplishments, we have earned the prestigious titles of ''The Official Jeweler of the Tennessee Titans'' and "The Official Jeweler of the Kentucky Wildcats." Nashville residents have also voted Genesis Diamonds as both the ''Best place to buy an engagement ring in Nashville & "Best Jewelry Store for 14 years and counting!
Genesis Diamonds has successfully changed everything about how diamond jewelry is sold in the Southeast by offering greater value, more selection, and superior customer service. Our mission is to empower consumers while making diamond purchasing the romantic and pleasant experience it should be.