Timepiece Buyer

Job Type: Full-time

Timepiece Buyer

Tapper's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, named one of the Top Work Places , by the Detroit Free Press. We are growing and have been in business for over 45 years. Tapper's has an exciting new opportunity for a Timepiece Buyer in our West Bloomfield location.

At Tapper’s, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

Timepiece Buyer

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Timepiece Buyer to oversee vendor relationships, inventory management, and product performance within our Timepiece Category. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, ensuring strong partnerships, optimizing inventory levels, and driving sales. The ideal candidate has experience in the luxury retail industry, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for fine jewelry and watches.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor & Business Management:

• Serve as the main point of contact for vendors, fostering strong and collaborative relationships.
• Coordinate product knowledge training and communicate new product launches with stores.
• Attend market appointments, review new products, and make purchasing decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships to maximize sales, profitability, and business growth.
• Send monthly reports to all vendors and verify sales/on-hand information in vendor portals.

Sales Analysis & E-Commerce Support:

• Conduct monthly sales analysis to identify key trends and opportunities, sharing insights internally and with vendors.
• Monitor the business to determine reorder opportunities and liabilities. Negotiate with vendors on returns of slow sellers.
• Identify products for online sales and collaborate with the E-commerce Manager to ensure timely website updates.

Inventory Management & Stock Processing:

• Receive stock and special-order merchandise, ensuring accurate data entry into the system.
• Conduct basic quality control inspections to verify merchandise integrity before stocking.
• Process and enter returns to vendors, ensuring merchandise is properly prepared for shipment.
• Tag and image incoming products to ensure readiness for the sales floor.

Marketing & Events Collaboration:

• Partner with the marketing team to support new product launches, events, and promotional initiatives.
• Assist with trunk shows, unpack merchandise, set up fixtures, and contribute to visual merchandising efforts.

Store Partnership & Visual Merchandising:

• Ensure visual displays meet brand standards across all store locations and communicate directives effectively.
• Provide sales staff with accurate product knowledge and insights to enhance customer interactions.
• Offer feedback and product training to sales teams and management to strengthen in-store execution.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of the luxury goods market. Fine Jewelry and Timepiece experience a plus but not required.
• Vendor & Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated ability to build relationships, and network within an industry.
• Decision-Making & Judgment: Ability to assess business needs and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external collaboration.
• Analytical & Technical Skills: Strong ability to analyze sales data, identify trends, and leverage technology for inventory and vendor management.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are looking for a part-time or full-time position
• Can you tell us your e-mail address
• Do you have prior buying/merchandising experience?
• Do you have experience in the luxury goods market?
• Do you have experience in the fine jewelry/timepiece market?
• Do you have prior retail experience
• Can you tell us what type of schedule you are available to work
• Is this your most current resume?
• Are you available to work in-person in our West Bloomfield location?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000