Pearl Jewelery Merchandiser

Job Title: Pearl Jewelry Product Merchandiser

Company: China Pearl – A Division of Unique Designs, Inc.

Location: Secaucus, NJ (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 base salary + performance-based bonus

China Pearl is a dedicated pearl platform within Unique Designs, Inc—one of the largest vertically integrated jewelry manufacturers in the United States.

Unique Designs services a broad national network of major retailers, department stores, chain stores,e-commerce platforms, and independent jewelers, offering a fully integrated solution across sourcing, product development, manufacturing, and distribution. With decades of experience and a dominant presence across all retail channels, the company is a trusted partner to many of the most recognized names in the industry.

Through the acquisition of China Pearl—an established leader in premium pearls since 1983—Unique Designs has built a scalable platform in the pearl category, offering freshwater, Akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls, as well as finished pearl jewelry and private label programs.

China Pearl is positioned as a key growth division within the organization, focused on expanding market share and strengthening relationships across the global pearl trade.

We are looking for a Pearl Product Merchandiser who understands the nuance of the pearl market and can build a product assortment that wins.

This role is central to shaping how China Pearl shows up in the market—what we carry, how we present it, and how we compete. You will have direct influence over product direction, assortment strategy, and category growth.

• Build and manage the pearl jewelry assortment across key channels
• Analyze sales performance, inventory, and pricing within the pearl category
• Partner with sourcing teams on product development and selection
• Identify gaps and opportunities across pearl types, qualities, and price points
• Develop assortments that align with customer demand and market trends
• Support sales teams with product knowledge, presentations, and tools
• Monitor competitive positioning and adjust strategy accordingly

• Experience in jewelry merchandising, with strong exposure to pearls preferred
• Solid understanding of pearl types, grading, and sourcing dynamics
• Strong analytical and assortment planning skills
• Ability to balance product, pricing, and inventory effectively
• Detail-oriented with strong commercial instincts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment

• Direct impact on building a scaled pearl platform within a major U.S. jewelry company
• Access to sourcing, production, and distribution capabilities at scale
• Opportunity to shape and grow a category with significant upside
• High visibility role within a growth-focused division
• Fully onsite – 5 days per week in Secaucus, NJ

Candidates with strong merchandising experience and a focus on pearls are encouraged to apply with a resume outlining relevant product and category expertise.

China Pearl / Unique Designs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.