Buying Assistant (1352)

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is seeking a Buying Assistant to support planning, article and order creation in the jewelry department to optimize sales and profitability. This role reports to the Merchandising Team and requires data entry, vendor coordination, event support, and collaboration across the business.

You will assist the Buyer and Junior Buyer throughout the buying cycle, conduct market research, and participate in off-site events, including some weekend duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Great interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills.
• Thorough understanding of the market and competitors.
• Strong creative writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate several competing priorities.
• Jewelry and merchandising experience preferred.
• College degree preferred; High School diploma required.
• Passion for jewelry.

Responsibilities

• Enter merchandising data into internal systems.
• Communicate with vendors and showrooms.
• Assist with event coordination.
• Communicate effectively across the business, keeping management up to date with their performance and any relevant business issues.
• Support the Buyer and Junior Buyer during the full buying cycle.
• Assist with regular market research.
• Perform other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
• Required: flexible to travel and able to attend off-site events outside of regularly scheduled work hours and days, including weekends, to support retail.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Planning & Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Market awareness

Creative writing

Prioritisation

Jewelry merchandising experience

Passion for jewelry

Education

College degree preferred

High School diploma required

Job description

Buying Assistant

Under the guidance of the Merchandising Team, the Buying Assistant supports the planning, article and order creation of merchandise in the assigned department to optimize departmental sales and company profitability. The Buying Assistant will be responsible for delivering agreed business, revenue, and margin objectives in their area of responsibility. The Buying Assistant is an integral part of the Buying Team and is critical to the delivery of the Buying strategy. They must have a sound knowledge of the systems required to conduct their role successfully. They should be able to provide a clear communication link between parts of the business as well as have an entrepreneurial approach while maintaining the Company’s professional image.

Responsibilities

• Enter merchandising data into internal systems
• Communicate with vendors and showrooms
• Assist with event coordination
• Communicate effectively across the business, keeping management up to date with their performance and any relevant business issues.
• Support the Buyer and Junior Buyer during the full buying cycle
• Assist with regular market research
• Perform other responsibilities and tasks as assigned
• Required: flexible to travel and able to attend off-site events outside of regularly scheduled work hours and days, including weekends, to support retail

Qualifications And Experience

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Great interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills
• Thorough understanding of the market and competitors
• Strong creative writing skills
• Ability to coordinate several competing priorities
• Jewelry and merchandising experience preferred
• College degree preferred, High School diploma required
• Passion for jewelry is a must