United States
Sector
Keyword
Jewellery Merchandiser
Merchandiser
Minimum Graduate in any discipline
Minimum of 7 - 8 years of experience in jewellery sales
The tasks a Merchandiser is expected to perform include: Estimating the demand for product(s)Identifying the best vendor for every product category
Knowledge of precious metals such as gold, platinum, silver along with their characteristics and differences
Knowledge of various cartages and jewellery product offerings
Understanding of specialized Indian jewellery such as kundan, jadau, kolhapuri, stamping, etc., their uniqueness and where they can be procured
Knowledge of various types of jewellery-making processes such as handmade, casting, machine made, electroforming, etc.
Detailed knowledge of different types of finishing and soldering techniques and their benefits
Knowledge of different types of diamonds, precious stones, semi-precious stones including pearls and their characteristics
Knowledge of the 4Cs of diamonds such as cut, clarity, carat and colour
Understanding of the different types of settings in diamond jewellery
Knowledge of the jewellery preferences of customers from different geographies or communities
Ability to identify different parts, making techniques, etc. From the visual inspection of jewellery
Ability to calculate the approximate cost of jewellery through visual inspection
Knowledge of various vendors in the country and abroad, their uniqueness, terms and conditions, etc.
Knowledge of the demographics of the population around the store
Understanding of competition, their product offerings, their vendors, their terms, etc.
Knowledge of general trends such as seasonality effects, the gold price and festivals to estimate demand
Ability to forecast and estimate the product requirement considering various parameters for jewellery product sales
Basic understanding of finance, budgeting, accounting and data analysis
Keen eye for trends
Understanding customer requirements
Good communication skills
Customer-centric approach
Team management skills
Decision-making skills
Good analytical skills
Attention to detail
Negotiation skills
Presentable with good etiquette
Target-oriented
Integrity
It is a retail floor job
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not required
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Most retail stores usually work for 6 days a week and 8 hours every day. This may vary from store to store.Shift system is not available.Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards like lethargy and fatigue, if not taken care of
For freshers -INR15,000 per month
For candidates with 2/6 yearsexperience -INR30,000 toINR50,000 per month
For candidates with over 7/8 yearsexperience -INR65,000 toINR85,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
There are an estimated 1 million jewellery stores in India. The jewellery retail business is into an expansion mode given various lifestyle and demographic factors.
Jewellery retail stores across India
Towns and cities across India
Will be updated
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