Jewelry Television - Retail Jewelry Buyer

Jewelry Television - Retail Jewelry Buyer Location Columbus, Ohio Job Code JTVBUYER # of openings 2

This position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and is not a remote posiition. Jewelry Television ® (JTV) is seeking a trend-forward Jewelry Buyer to join our Merchandising team! As a Jewelry Buyer at JTV®, you will be responsible for curating, developing, and acquiring quality jewelry from varied vendors across the broader jewelry marketplace that resonate with our brand identity and customer base.

The ideal candidate will be able to leverage available market opportunities, focus on strategic assortment planning, be capable of spotting emerging market trends and their respective impacts on forecasting goals, possess the ability to maintain and strengthen long-term vendor partnerships, and drive growth through innovative product selection and category management.

Collection Curation & Sourcing:
Identify and develop jewelry assortments that align with brand standards and growth strategies. Research global markets to source unique materials and finished pieces that differentiate our brand.

Product Development & Design

Collaboration:

Work closely with manufacturers to develop exclusive designs. Provide feedback on aesthetics, stone quality, and craftsmanship to ensure all pieces meet our "signature" look.

Strategic Negotiation:
Negotiate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), payment terms, and exclusivity agreements with global vendors to maintain healthy margins while ensuring premium product quality.

Global Trend Forecasting:
Act as the subject matter expert on jewelry trends (metal finishes, gemstone popularity, and silhouettes). Examples include following emerging fashion trends across all segments of media and during your attendance of trade shows (e.g., JCK Las Vegas) to stay ahead of emerging fashion changes.

Lifecycle Management:
Manage the "Open-to-Buy" (OTB) budget. Monitor sell-through rates and inventory health, the making of data-driven decisions on pricing reorders and markdowns,

Vendor Partnership Management:
Cultivate and maintain sustainable, long‑term relationships with factories and wholesalers. Evaluate vendor performance based on quality control, lead times, and reliability.

Cross‑Functional

Collaboration:

Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to ensure the jewelry "story" is told effectively across all channels. Provide product knowledge training to sales and operations teams.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in jewelry buying, retail merchandising, and fashion product development within a retail environment.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Category Knowledge: A strong understanding of fine and/or fashion jewelry, including metal types, gemstone grading, and manufacturing processes.

Analytical Prowess:
Ability to translate complex sales data into actionable buying strategies. Proficiency in retail math (Markup, GMROI, Sell-through).

Trend‑Focused Eye: A proven "eye" for what’s next in the jewelry world and the ability to translate high‑fashion trends into meaningful sales conversion.

Communication & Influence:
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse international vendors.

Software

Skills:

Strong working ability in Excel and experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or ERP systems.

• GIA(Gemological Institute of America ) certification or similar jewelry industry credentials is preferred but not required.
• Experience in luxury or specialty boutique retail.
• Background in global procurement and logistics with an emphasis on retail.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a leading home shopping network
• Collaborative culture with a focus on growth and development
• Outstanding employee benefit program with medical, dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k)
• Exceptional employee discount on JTV product
• 24‑hour private fitness center for all JTV employees and their immediate family
• Our employee park features a Walking Trail, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball and MORE!

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is one of the leading retailers of jewelry and gemstones…