Assistant Merchant (Bridal)

Shane Co.; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation time

Float day

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Shane Co. is seeking an Assistant Merchant (Bridal) to support product and assortment strategies across assigned jewelry categories.

This role collaborates with the Merchant, cross‑functional teams, and stores to ensure products are launched effectively and aligned with Shane Co.’s branding and goals. You will assist in design intent, vendor relations, and store‑level communications, with travel to select retail locations up to 10% and a hybrid on‑site/remote work setup.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fashion buying experience in retail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market fashion trends.
• Proven relationships with external vendors and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, merchandising, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support selection of styles in line with Corporate Merchandise Strategy.
• Research trends and assist in exclusive design development reflecting Shane’s model.
• Partner with merchants on pricing strategy and assortment opportunities.
• Assist in sales growth forecasts and in-season assortment extensions.
• Build concept sheets and track line plans across internal systems.
• Monitor store feedback and coordinate with marketing on product/display standards.
• Travel to select retail locations occasionally to review trends.

Skills

Fashion buying experience

Market trend knowledge

Vendor relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/merchandising

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Merchant (Bridal) supports the Merchant in the execution of product and assortment strategies across assigned jewelry categories. This role collaborates closely with merchant assortment coordination, store communication, and in‑season management. The Assistant Merchant partners closely with the Merchant and cross‑functional teams to help ensure products are launched effectively and aligned with company branding and goals.

Responsibilities

New Product Design Intent

• Supports the selection of styles in accordance with the Corporate Merchandise Strategy.
• Research and identify emerging trends.
• Assist in the development of exclusive designs that reflect the Shane model.
• Partner with merchants on pricing strategy and architecture.
• Along with the Merchant, responsible for sales growth/trend assumptions and assortment extension opportunities.
• Execute loose stone assortment strategy.

Assortment Planning

• Build and maintain concept sheets to support design intent, product vision, and assortment storytelling.
• Track and update line plans and product documentation across internal systems.
• Help monitor in‑season sales and provide recaps or opportunities to the Merchant.
• Assist merchant in item maintenance such as discontinuations, basic style refreshes, and category‑level SKU clean‑up.

Vendor Relations

• Work with vendors on design, product, style selection.
• Occasionally attend select jewelry shows to view the latest styles and build vendor rapport.

Store Relations

• Build trend information and share with training teams, store/vault and marketing.
• Occasionally travel to select retail locations periodically to review the specific trends for each market.
• Monitor and track store feedback, ensuring timely response to questions or concerns so teams feel heard and supported. Organize insights to help guide merchants’ decision‑making.
• Along with the merchant, partner with marketing to establish product and display standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous fashion buying experience in retail.
• Demonstrated market fashion trend knowledge.
• Successful relationships with external vendors and internal teams (planning, marketing, stores).
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, merchandising, or related field or equivalent experience.

Application Deadline

Initial consideration will be given to applications received by August 7, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered if the position remains open or the application period is extended.

Behavioral Characteristics

For the best success in this role, candidates must be analytical, accurate, steady, and timely. The ideal candidate will be a problem‑solver with strong critical thinking skills who can work with small details as well as the big picture. Those who take initiative and who take pride in high‑quality work will succeed in this position.

Work Environment

The primary environment for this role is a combination of an open office and a remote workplace. Considerable business is conducted using the telephone and computer technology. This role is expected to be on‑site in Home Office 1‑2 days per week on an ongoing basis. Note that all hybrid and remote work conditions are covered in the Company’s current Remote Work Policy and Remote Work Agreement, incorporated here by reference. Travel may be required to stores, conferences or events up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

We offer a competitive base rate and an opportunity for a yearly bonus.
Your time‑off package includes 3 weeks of vacation, an annual float day, and paid volunteer days. Family‑centric benefits include paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and medical support during major illness. Health and wellness benefits include paid sick time, comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts. Additional voluntary benefits include long‑term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance. Employees receive a generous store and online discount, available for themselves and family members.

Compensation

Base Pay range for this role is $80,000 – $112,000 annually. Home office base pay ranges are based on the Denver market. We target most new hire offers toward the lower end of the listed range, but more demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills may result in a higher starting rate.
Beyond Base Pay: Home office positions are eligible for consideration for an annual bonus, based on total company performance. Amounts vary by role and are based on a percentage of eligible earnings for the fiscal year.