Luxury Bridal & Brand Buyer | Curate Elite Jewelry Brands

Ben Bridge Jeweler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee merchandise discounts

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

401(k) with company match

Deeply discounted ORCA card

Job summary

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to curate an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, engagement rings, and luxury brands. This role blends product discernment with strong commercial acumen to shape a compelling merchandising strategy that drives growth.

The Buyer will cultivate relationships with world-renowned houses, lead assortment planning, and collaborate across teams to deliver a premier luxury experience for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years as a retail buyer in luxury/multi-channel environment.
• Experience managing luxury brand relationships and negotiating with vendor partners.
• Strong assortment planning, inventory forecasting, and open-to-buy knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and retail reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through collaboration.
• Passion for luxury products, client experience, brand development, and emerging trends.
• Willingness to travel domestically 6–8 times per year and occasional international travel.
• Onsite attendance required five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and partners.
• Develop category, assortment, inventory, and growth strategies aligned with demand and market trends.
• Curate product assortments balancing brand prestige, exclusivity, and performance.
• Lead merchandising initiatives, product knowledge programs, and training for store teams.
• Analyze sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and other KPIs to guide decisions.
• Use reporting and customer insights to influence purchasing strategies for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning on open-to-buy, forecasting, and reviews.
• Work with Store Ops and E‑Commerce to optimize omnichannel assortments.
• Support launches, storytelling, events, and growth opportunities with Marketing and vendors.
• Lead multiple initiatives with strong execution and attention to detail.
• Mentor junior buyers and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills

Luxury retail buying

Brand relationships

Open-to-buy forecasting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Travel availability

Onsite presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Retail reporting tools

Job description

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to curate an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, engagement rings, and luxury brands. This role blends product discernment with strong commercial acumen to shape a compelling merchandising strategy that drives growth.

The Buyer will cultivate relationships with world-renowned houses, lead assortment planning, and collaborate across teams to deliver a premier luxury experience for clients.