Luxury Watch Buyer / Merchandiser

Lewis Personnel Management; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 812,000 - 973,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management in Makati City, Metro Manila, is seeking a Luxury Watch Buyer/Merchandiser to source premium timepieces and evaluate market values for profitable acquisitions. The role is onsite with a strong focus on negotiation and dealer relations.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of luxury brands, models, and collector demand, plus experience in pricing, inventory control, and margin optimization. Join a team dedicated to premium watches and strategic purchasing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in merchandising, preferably within the luxury watch industry.
• Background in watch purchasing, sourcing, trading, merchandising, or commercial management.
• Strong familiarity with luxury watch brands, specific models, market values, and collector demand.
• Practical experience assessing watches for acquisition based on condition, pricing, resale potential, and profitability.
• Proven ability to negotiate with watch dealers, suppliers, collectors, or other industry contacts.
• Understanding of product pricing, inventory control, gross margins, and stock performance.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial judgment, and negotiation abilities.
• Exposure to pre-owned, vintage, or collectible watches is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research luxury watch market activity, pricing movements, and consumer demand to identify potential buying opportunities.
• Source and assess watches for purchase based on market value, condition, acquisition cost, and expected resale performance.
• Negotiate purchase prices and maintain productive relationships with dealers, suppliers, and other watch-industry contacts.
• Recommend product selections and stock levels based on demand, market trends, and sales performance.
• Review selling prices and profitability to maintain competitive pricing and protect margins.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify slow-moving items that may require pricing or purchasing adjustments.
• Analyze sales and stock performance to guide future purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams on product priorities, inventory requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Prepare updates on market trends, buying opportunities, pricing, and inventory performance for management.

Job description

Luxury Watch Buyer / Merchandiser

Salary: Up to 80,000 per month
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Makati City, Metro Manila

About Us

We operate in the luxury timepiece market, specializing in premium watches, including pre‑owned and collectible pieces. The business focuses on sourcing desirable watches, maintaining a competitive product selection, and making commercially sound buying and pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in merchandising, preferably within the luxury watch industry.
• Background in watch purchasing, sourcing, trading, merchandising, or commercial management.
• Strong familiarity with luxury watch brands, specific models, market values, and collector demand.
• Practical experience assessing watches for acquisition based on condition, pricing, resale potential, and profitability.
• Proven ability to negotiate with watch dealers, suppliers, collectors, or other industry contacts.
• Understanding of product pricing, inventory control, gross margins, and stock performance.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial judgment, and negotiation abilities.
• Exposure to pre‑owned, vintage, or collectible watches is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Research luxury watch market activity, pricing movements, and consumer demand to identify potential buying opportunities.
• Source and assess watches for purchase based on market value, condition, acquisition cost, and expected resale performance.
• Negotiate purchase prices and maintain productive relationships with dealers, suppliers, and other watch‑industry contacts.
• Recommend product selections and stock levels based on demand, market trends, and sales performance.
• Review selling prices and profitability to maintain competitive pricing and protect margins.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify slow‑moving items that may require pricing or purchasing adjustments.
• Analyze sales and stock performance to guide future purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams on product priorities, inventory requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Prepare updates on market trends, buying opportunities, pricing, and inventory performance for management.

Requirements

Please refer to job description.

Negotiation Skills Supplier Management Market Analysis Cost Analysis Contract Management Inventory Control Relationship Building Strategic Sourcing Data Analysis Communication Skills

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