Fine Jewelry Assistant Category Manager

DeKalb Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, located in Lafayette, LA, is seeking a Fine Jewelry Assistant Category Manager within its Merchandising team. The role focuses on developing new products, creating marketing materials, and analyzing daily business under the guidance of a Product Manager.

Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential. The position involves working with market trends, pricing, and promotional strategies to optimize the jewelry assortment and presentation for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to follow directions and take ownership over projects.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Utilize reporting tools to analyze the business and maximize profitability within the category.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines of numerous tasks and ongoing projects.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to guide product decisions and identify assortment gaps.
• Monitor the marketplace for competitive product information, especially pricing, and implement changes.
• Partner with marketing to create and execute promotional strategies and launches.
• Manage the creation and proofing of seasonal brochures, catalogs, and marketing collateral.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships related to procuring new products.
• Partner with the sales team to educate on new product offerings.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Location 302 Rue Louis XIV,Lafayette, LA, 70508,United States
• Job Category Merchandising, Full-Time

From developing and buying products, managing inventory levels and pricing, working with marketing to execute promotions and publications, and so much more, Stuller’s Merchandising teams serve as the product experts within our company. TheFine Jewelry team is responsible for overseeing and curating Stuller’s fine jewelry product assortment and strategizing the presentation of these products that align with the market trends and customer needs.

The Fine Jewelry Assistant Category Manager is responsible for assisting in the development of new products, developing marketing materials, and analyzing the day-to-day business of the Fine Jewelry department along with the guidance of a Product Manager. They will work cross-functionally with various internal teams and external partners to help ensure we are best servicing our customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize reporting tools to analyze the business and maximize profitability within the category.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines of numerous tasks and ongoing projects.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to guide product decisions and identify assortment gaps.
• Monitor the marketplace for competitive product information, especially pricing, recommending and instituting changes accordingly
• Partner with marketing to create and execute promotional strategies, including materials for new product launches.
• Manage the creation and proofing of seasonal brochures, catalogs, and other marketing collateral.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships related to procuring new products
• Partner with the sales team to educate on new product offerings
• The ability to satisfactorily adhere to company attendance policies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year college degree or equivalent) in Merchandising or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Ability to multi-task and manage prioritiesin a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to follow directions and take ownership over projects.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of jewelry and jewelry manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with diamonds and gemstones
• Intuitive sense for design and merchandising

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here .

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