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REEDS Jewelers
Wilmington, NC, US
Source: REEDS Jewelers careers · View original posting
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Luxury. Innovation. Opportunity.
At REEDS Jewelers, we bring together the timeless values with the energy and innovation of a modern luxury retailer. For 80 years, we’ve built a legacy of trust, exceptional customer service, and curated fine jewelry- offering our clients an elevated experience both in-store and online. We believe every milestone deserves to be marked with elegance, and every moment honored with meaning. As one of the nation’s largest family-owned jewelers, we are proud to pair a rich legacy with a modern vision for the future of luxury retail.
What sets REEDS apart is our unwavering commitment to people and progress. We stay true to our roots while constantly evolving, embracing new technology, premium brands, and forward-thinking practices to lead in the world of luxury retail. Here, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a career with purpose, growth, and lasting impact.
An Assistant buyer is responsible for supporting the buyer in all aspects of the business including product sourcing, pricing metrics, sku maintenance, vendor communication, forecasting order quantities, enter/communicate/follow up merchandising orders, sample management, vendor meeting prep and participation, store distribution to maximize sales, and competitive analysis. The assistant buyer is a buyer in training and may eventually be responsible for a product category with limited sales volume.
Assist buyer in category management
Responsible for merchandising the stores and supporting REEDS.com to deliver an excellent customer experience resulting in improved conversion rates.
Remain current with market and industry trends.
Responsible for researching, development, and presentation of the trend report
Remain competitive in the market place by conducting competitive studies across assortments
Confirm standard quality of merchandise and ensure REEDS rules of engagement are being following through merchandise set up process.
Assist in management and analysis of individual store product assortments.
Assist buyer to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Prepare for/ assist with providing materials to create productive vendor meetings. Work with the buyer(s) to run all appropriate reports, pull samples (if necessary) and write meeting recap.
Monitor and follow-up on setting and maintaining vendor files and product cost sheets.
Set up and maintain accurate product detail plu information in system. Request and review spec sheets from vendors, file, and enter accurately.
Manage all PO entry, updates, costing, and delivery timelines.
Protect and monitor the integrity of the category’s gross margins.
Vendor sample management; Monitor and follow up on organizing, managing and returning vendor samples. (receiving, logging, returns)
Act as the liaison between merchandising, marketing, and the e-commerce teams to support product and promotional needs. Tasks not limited to but including; catalog, categorization, attributions, copy, images, in store display & signage, elements.
Marketing coordination (photography, suggestions on social posts, emails, website flips)
Review business reports with the buyer(s) on a regular basis to understand sales and productivity shifts, the impact on established financial targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
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