Branded Jewellery Buyer

Watches of Switzerland Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retail company is seeking a Branded Jewellery Buyer to join their Jewellery Buying Team in Leicester. The role involves shaping the branded luxury assortment, building relationships with brand partners, and analyzing market trends to inform buying decisions. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in branded buying, strong commercial awareness, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in branded buying or a similar role.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the luxury market.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Shape the branded luxury product range.
• Build strong relationships with luxury brand partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

Branded buying experience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Branded Jewellery Buyer to join our Jewellery Buying Team at Watches of Switzerland Group. Based at our Head Office in Leicester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our branded luxury assortment, ensuring we deliver an exceptional product range that reflects customer expectations and market trends.

In this role, you will build strong relationships with luxury brand partners, negotiating commercial terms to deliver the best outcomes. You'll analyse sales performance and market trends to guide strategic buying decisions and maintain a compelling branded product range. Driving product development and exclusive collaborations, you'll present range proposals to senior stakeholders and work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of buying strategies.

About You

• Proven experience in branded buying or a similar role
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the luxury market, with a keen product eye and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• Expertise in range planning and product selection for retail
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Confidence in preparing and presenting proposals to senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management capability to oversee timelines, product launches, and cross-functional initiatives
• Management experience