What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer position at Day's Jewelers?
Description
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Company!
Day’s Jewelers is a chain of full-service jewelry stores located in Maine and New Hampshire. Founded in Portland, Maine in 1914 by the Davidson family and later purchased by the Corey family in 1988, the company was family-owned and operated for 107 years. On November 1, 2021, Day's became a 100% employee-owned company. The company also operates an e-commerce website, www.daysjewelers.com. Day’s is noted for professionalism and its commitment to social, ethical, and environmental responsibility.
As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an Assistant Jewelry Buyer who has a strong desire to achieve results by collaborating with Buyers and members of our Merchandising team. We’re seeking a dynamic individual committed to quality, craftsmanship, and unparalleled customer service.
Job Description
Assistant Buyers provide administrative support to Senior Buyers in selecting and managing a collection of fine jewelry ensuring it aligns with Day’s brand and customer preferences. Assistant Buyers support achieving performance objectives related to gross profit sales, inventory turnover, and management of aged inventory. This is accomplished by collaborating with vendors, conducting market research on industry trends, identifying new opportunities for expansion, and more. The Assistant Buyer will support sales teams within Day’s Jewelers stores and Day’s Jewelers online to understand customer feedback and enhance product assortment at the direction of the VP of Merchandising.
This is a full-time position; the typical work week is Monday through Friday in the corporate office located in Waterville, Maine. Some nights, weekends, and overnight travel are required. This includes travel during physical inventory counts, peak times, and events. Travel will consist of up to 25% of the work time,
Requirements
Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of precious metals, diamonds, gemstones, and timepieces
- Technical skills, with the ability to learn various software programs
- Organizational skills
- Focus on detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Customer/client focus
- Time and task management
- Willing to collaborate and cooperate with others
- Independent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Willingness to work hard
- Commitment to continuous education
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or Accounting.
- Prior inventory experience, jewelry product knowledge, and/or jewelry industry certifications
Benefits and Rewards
- Employee-owned – share in the growth and prosperity of our successful company.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fun environment where people are valued.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Company-funded continuing education opportunities.
- Health insurance plans up to 50% company-funded.
- Co-funded 401K retirement plan.
- Opportunity to work for one of the most respected retail jewelers in America.
Day's Jewelers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
