Bridal and Brands Buyer

As a steward of the Ben Bridge luxury experience, the Buyer cultivates relationships with world-renowned jewelry houses, identifies emerging opportunities, and leverages market insights to create distinctive assortments that resonate with today's luxury consumer. Blending a discerning eye for product with strong commercial acumen, this role shapes a compelling merchandise strategy that inspires clients, strengthens brand partnerships, and delivers sustainable growth.

We have been in business for over 110 years and we are proud to be a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Ben Bridge Jeweler has over thirty stores, across the United States. We are committed to serving our customers with a quality experience and jewelry that will be treasured for generations. Jewelry is more than just an adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality, and history. Its meaning only grows with time. We don’t sell to a customer just once; we want to be their jeweler for life!

Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a Bridal and Brands Buyer to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Bridal & Brand Buyer is responsible for curating and driving an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry, engagement rings, bridal collections, and prestigious luxury brands. Blending a discerning eye for product with strong commercial acumen, this role shapes a compelling merchandise strategy that inspires clients, strengthens brand partnerships, and delivers sustainable growth.

As a steward of the Ben Bridge luxury experience, the Buyer cultivates relationships with world-renowned jewelry houses, identifies emerging opportunities, and leverages market insights to create distinctive assortments that resonate with today's luxury consumer. Through thoughtful assortment planning, inventory management, and strategic brand development, this role reinforces Ben Bridge's position as a premier destination for fine jewelry, bridal, and exceptional client experiences. T

Responsibilities Include:

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and key vendor partners, serving as a trusted ambassador of the Ben Bridge brand.
• Develop and execute category, assortment, inventory, and growth strategies that align with customer demand, luxury market trends, and financial objectives.
• Curate compelling product assortments that balance brand prestige, innovation, exclusivity, and business performance.
• Lead the development and communication of merchandise initiatives, product knowledge programs, and training materials that empower store teams and elevate the client experience.
• Analyze sales performance, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, conversion, average transaction value, and other key metrics to identify opportunities and drive informed business decisions.
• Leverage reporting, analytics, and customer insights to influence purchasing strategies and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner closely with Merchandise Planning to manage open-to-buy, forecasting, business reviews, and inventory investments that support financial and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Store Operations and E-Commerce teams to optimize assortments, expand digital selling opportunities, and deliver a seamless omnichannel luxury experience.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing and vendor partners to support product launches, storytelling initiatives, events, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Effectively lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of execution, organization, and attention to detail.
• Support the Senior Director of Jewelry through training, coaching, and mentoring members of the buying team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will oversee Assistant Buyers and Store Service Associates, providing leadership, development, and day-to-day guidance to support team and business objectives.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience as a retail Buyer in a multi-channel or omnichannel environment, preferably within luxury retail, fine jewelry, or premium branded goods.
• Experience managing luxury brand relationships and negotiating with vendor partners preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and open-to-buy processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through collaboration.
• Passion for luxury products, client experience, brand development, and emerging consumer trends.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to travel domestically 6-8 times per year and periodically internationally travel approximately every other year.
• Onsite attendance required five days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers, managers, and internal and external partners.

Range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position offers benefits that include employee merchandise discounts, paid training, Employee Assistance Program and paid time off, such as: vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement and jury duty. Our benefits program includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible savings accounts, company paid life insurance, STD and LTD as well as voluntary programs such as pet insurance and supplemental life insurance. Additionally, Ben Bridge Jeweler offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.  For this location a deeply discounted monthly ORCA card is available.

Ben Bridge Jeweler is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. 

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