Senior Assistant Buyer - Metairie, United States - Aucoin Hart Jewelers

Description

Job Summary:

We have a career opportunity for an Assistant Jewelry Buyer working in our Merchandising Department. This position calls for a merchandising professional with knowledge of fashion, retail and inventory coordination. Requires an ability to assist in sourcing and curating various product lines in an active retail setting. This role provides an opportunity to enjoy a professional environment, work with a highly experienced team and grow with our organization.The purpose of the Assistant Buyer is to work collaboratively with our senior buyers in the planning, selection, curation and presentation of merchandise for sale. This includes a sales support component assisting our sales team and primary responsibility for Visual Merchandising. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, is customer-focused, and has an eye for detail. A service mindset, knowledge of fashion, visual merchandising and the luxury retail would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for learning and assisting in all aspects of merchandising. Data entry and processing of merchandise.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in placing/processing orders for new stock.
• Visual Merchandising of merchandise with store displays to ensure they are attractively presented to Brand Standards.
• Ensure merchandise is correctly priced/tagged, assist in our planned physical inventories.
• Responsible for merchandising displays, ensuring that products are attractively presented
• Actively assist in the preparation of inventory reports and analysis. Contributing to team buying decisions, vendor relations and negotiations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Assist sales staff with product information, sourcing, special orders and queries.
• Assist in tracking, identifying and replenishing fast selling product.
• Monitor stock movement & ensure process and procedure is accurate.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's product range.
• Liaise with suppliers, sales staff and other departments.
• Assist on sales floor in our retail showroom as needed. This position has regular.

customer facing duties in a sales support role and or daily case display responsibilities.

Requirements

Ø Organized and motivated with excellent communication skills - written and verbal

Ø 2 years or equivalent experience in fashion, retail, fashion or jewelry merchandising

Ø Demonstrated ability to communicate, delegate and work within a team environment

Ø Jewelry and or Fashion/Visual Merchandising experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite

Benefits:

· Rare opportunity to join America's leading family owned - Luxury Fine Jeweler

· Outstanding Benefits Package: Medical, Life and Disability. Optional Dental/Optical

· 401k with generous company match. Company sponsored; Relocation Support

· Paid time off – Vacation + five major paid holidays

· Compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience

· Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am – 6:00pm

Consider a career with Aucoin Hart Jewelers, the Gulf Souths' Premier Jeweler, with a 95-year tradition and commitment to excellence, craftsmanship and fine jewelry. We offer a luxury environment, stability, strong compensation, employer paid health care benefits and growth. Our 14,500 square foot store, minutes from downtown New Orleans, focuses on a stunning array of award-winning designs within a luxury shopping experience. We design, make and create in store, as well as partner with leading brands including Rolex, David Yurman and Marco Bicego.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45, $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 10% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Metairie, LA 70005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person