Senior 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

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.