Shop LC · 4 weeks ago
Director of Jewelry Merchandising
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expShop LC is an electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products headquartered in Austin, Texas. The Director of Jewelry Merchandising leads the strategic vision, product assortment, and buying strategy for the jewelry category, ensuring alignment with brand identity, consumer demand, and profitability goals.
E-CommerceFashionJewelryLifestyleOnline AuctionsOnline PortalsShoppingWeb Design
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the overall merchandising strategy for fine, fashion, and specialty jewelry categories to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets
Lead the creation and management of seasonal and annual product assortments, ensuring alignment with brand direction and market trends
Monitor global jewelry trends, competitive activity, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and inform product development
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and manufacturers to negotiate pricing, terms, and exclusive product opportunities
Partner with design, planning, and marketing teams to ensure product stories and assortments align with visual merchandising, brand campaigns, and inventory goals
Manage open-to-buy (OTB), margin goals, and markdown strategies to maximize profitability
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers, assistant buyers, and coordinators, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability
Analyze sales, turn, and margin data to inform future assortments and identify opportunities for improvement
Delivery of timely one-to-one (1 to 1’s) and preparing and delivering mid-year and year-end performance evaluations
Promote professional and personal development of individual team members by utilizing computerized and other systems for tracking service, quality, setting productivity goals, training and coaching interventions and career opportunity programs, and for researching information and troubleshooting
Take proactive steps to manage employees’ attendance in accordance with company policies
Ensure all team members have access to, understand and are kept current on company policies and procedures
Coordinate changes in staffing schedules and overtime requirements, if applicable, in accordance with company guidelines
Provide ongoing management and coaching
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field
8+ years of experience in merchandising, including at least 3 years in a leadership role—preferably in jewelry, accessories, or luxury retail
Strong understanding of the jewelry market, materials (gold, gemstones, diamonds, etc.), and manufacturing processes
Proven ability to develop and execute profitable merchandising strategies
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficiency in retail math, assortment planning tools, and Excel
Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional projects
Benefits
100% Company paid, employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
4% 401(k) matching
Micro-enterprise incentives
Up to 15 days of PTO & vacation time, maternity/paternity leave, company-covered short-term & long-term disability, paid training time, paid volunteer time, 7 paid holidays.
Corporate discounts, employee sales, Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship (for dependents going to college).
A great work environment, where you will learn, be challenged/ supported and given projects that reflect your interests, and you can own/ take pride in!
Company
Shop LC
Formed in 2007, Shop LC's primary purpose is Delivering joy to our customers 24/7/365 from the comfort of their home.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Sunil Agrawal
CEO
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Nitin Dugar
Chief Operating Officer
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