Assistant Merchant/Assistant Buyer, Pipeline (Akron, Hybrid)

Signet Jewelers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond jewelry retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team. This position involves collaborating with buyers to spot trends, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining reports to support sales and inventory goals. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field is preferable but unique backgrounds are also valued. The role offers a hybrid work schedule in Akron, OH.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in buying or related fields.
• Ability to work flexible hours as per rotating hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers to evaluate jewelry trends.
• Support vendor relationships and product development.
• Maintain sales and inventory reports.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organized mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Comfortable working with numbers

Education

Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising or similar

Tools

RMS

Business Objects

Job description

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H. Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve.

As an Assistant Buyer at Signet Jewelers, you’ll help spot design fresh products and build must-have assortments with our Buyers. Connect with vendors, join creative meetings, and turn ideas into real results. Stay agile in a fast-paced market, set up new products, and support sales and inventory goals. You’ll keep reports on point, help forecast trends, and team up with marketing and visual pros to make our displays pop. Dive in and grow your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

• Jewelry Know-How: Team up with buyers to check out the latest jewelry trends and pitch fresh ideas for future drops.
• Spot & Set Trends: Keep your eyes on what’s trending and curate collections everyone will want.
• Vendor Relationships: Join meetings and help turn wild concepts into actual products.
• Hit Your Goals: Work with your team to smash sales, keep inventory tight, and boost those margins.
• Stay Agile: Be ready to pivot and tackle whatever new challenges pop up.
• Forecast & Connect: Help predict sales and work with vendors on quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Reporting: Make sure all reports and product info are always updated and on point.
• Marketing & Magic: Fact-check ad content, support campaigns, and create eye-catching store displays that get noticed.
• Overall: Share updates, manage projects, and stay connected with stores and partners.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising or similar is a plus, but we’re all about unique backgrounds and fresh perspectives.
• If you’ve got at least a year in buying or anything related, you’ll hit the ground running here.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, organized mindset, and being comfortable working with numbers.
• You’re good with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), RMS, and Business Objects.
• Possible travel based on specific brand and merchandise categories.
• Hybrid work schedule on a rotating monthly basis in Akron, OH.
• Open to working in spaces that require metal-free zones and following security guidelines.

Notice to applicants

This requisition serves as a pipeline for all Signet Brands. When opportunities arise in specific locations, your application will be forwarded to the relevant hiring teams.

Why Join Us?

Here, your ideas matter. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings and directly contribute to our success. If you’re ready to grow your career, explore new markets, and bring your passion for merchandising to a thriving team, we invite you to apply!

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.