Fine Jewelry Buyer Direct Hire Job with a Family-Owned Luxury Retailer, Relocation Package Available
Published on: Oct 28, 2024
Updated: August 24, 2026
Frontline Source Group is recruiting a Jewelry Buyer for a family-owned luxury retail operation. This is a direct hire position with a relocation package available, managing a portfolio of more than 30 fine jewelry brands, daily inventory performance, supplier negotiations, and representation at major domestic and international jewelry shows, backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty. Frontline Source Group has completed 5,619 plus placements since 2004, holds a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 plus verified reviews, and maintains a 98.94% executive placement retention rate.
Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, Inc. 5000 honoree, and Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA), is headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202, (214) 760-7700, and operates 32 plus offices nationwide, with this search run through its retail executive search practice. Candidates apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html.
What will the Jewelry Buyer do for this family-owned luxury retailer?
The client is a family-owned luxury retail operation. The Jewelry Buyer is instrumental in managing top jewelry design brands, optimizing inventory performance, and driving sales, blending analytical skill, negotiation ability, and a deep understanding of luxury retail to collaborate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
How does the Jewelry Buyer manage the brand portfolio and inventory?
You will oversee a diverse portfolio of more than 30 jewelry brands and product lines, ensuring efficient inventory turnover, margin optimization, and mix balance, monitor stock levels and inventory performance daily, use analytical skills to manage inventory, report on trends, and forecast needs, manage replenishment and track stock movement, and keep product lines up-to-date and performing well while minimizing dated inventory.
What supplier negotiation and jewelry show responsibilities are included?
You will negotiate with suppliers professionally, coordinate with them to secure the best terms and ensure timely product delivery, build and maintain strong business relationships with leading jewelry suppliers, and represent the company at major domestic and international jewelry shows.
How does the Jewelry Buyer work with merchandising, sales, and ownership?
You will work with the merchandising team to ensure correct pricing, tagging, and display according to brand standards, provide product information, support special orders, and address queries from sales staff, assist in training and development related to new lines, suppliers, and in-house production, collaborate with ownership, merchandising, sales, and inventory teams to align product selection with company goals, and participate in the development and testing of new product lines.
What background does the client require for this Jewelry Buyer?
This role fits an organized, analytical buyer with fine jewelry or luxury merchandising experience who negotiates well and understands product sourcing in the jewelry industry.
How much fine jewelry buying experience is required?
The client ideally wants four years of experience in fine jewelry buying or luxury merchandising, but is open to more junior candidates who demonstrate a deep understanding of the jewelry industry, luxury retail, and product sourcing.
Which analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required?
Candidates should bring strong skills in inventory analysis, reporting, and forecasting with a keen eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a knack for negotiation and problem-solving, and the organization and motivation to manage multiple priorities within a team environment.
What does this direct hire Jewelry Buyer job offer?
This is a direct hire position with a family-owned luxury retail operation, and a relocation package is available for candidates from outside the market. Location details and compensation are discussed with a Frontline Source Group recruiter during the screening conversation.
Why apply for this luxury retail buying job through Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group represents this luxury retailer directly, and a Frontline Source Group recruiter presents qualified candidates straight to the hiring team. Candidates are never charged a fee, all fees are paid by the hiring employer, and this direct hire placement is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee. The warranty reflects the firm's 98.94% executive placement retention rate, well above the staffing industry average of 70 percent. Explore more retail leadership roles at frontlinesourcegroup.com/executive-search-grocery-store-and-retail.html or apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html.
Frequently Asked Questions: Jewelry Buyer Job
What does the Jewelry Buyer do day to day?
The Jewelry Buyer manages a portfolio of more than 30 fine jewelry brands and product lines, monitors stock levels and inventory performance daily, forecasts needs, negotiates with suppliers, manages replenishment, works with the merchandising team on pricing, tagging, and display, supports sales staff with product information and special orders, and represents the company at major domestic and international jewelry shows.
What kind of company is hiring this Jewelry Buyer?
The client is a family-owned luxury retail operation. Frontline Source Group represents the client directly and keeps the company name confidential until the interview stage.
Is this Jewelry Buyer job direct hire or contract?
This is a direct hire position. The placement is backed by Frontline Source Group's 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee. Restrictions apply.
Is a relocation package available for the Jewelry Buyer role?
Yes. The client offers a relocation package, so candidates from outside the market are encouraged to apply. Location details are shared by a Frontline Source Group recruiter during the screening conversation.
How much experience is required for this Jewelry Buyer job?
The client ideally wants four years of experience in fine jewelry buying or luxury merchandising, but is open to more junior candidates who bring a deep understanding of the jewelry industry, luxury retail, and product sourcing.
Does the Jewelry Buyer travel to jewelry shows?
Yes. The Jewelry Buyer represents the company at major domestic and international jewelry shows and builds and maintains relationships with leading jewelry suppliers.
How many brands does the Jewelry Buyer manage?
The Jewelry Buyer oversees a diverse portfolio of more than 30 jewelry brands and product lines, ensuring efficient inventory turnover, margin optimization, and mix balance while minimizing dated inventory.
What analytical skills does the Jewelry Buyer need?
The role requires strong skills in inventory analysis, reporting, and forecasting with a keen eye for detail, using daily stock and performance data to manage inventory, report on trends, and forecast needs.
Does the Jewelry Buyer work with sales and merchandising teams?
Yes. The Jewelry Buyer collaborates with ownership, merchandising, sales, and inventory teams to align product selection with company goals, supports sales staff with product information and special orders, assists in training on new lines, suppliers, and in-house production, and participates in the development and testing of new product lines.
What communication and negotiation skills are required?
The client requires excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a knack for negotiation and problem-solving, and a highly organized, motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities within a team environment.
How do I apply for the Jewelry Buyer job?
Candidates apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. All interviews are set by appointment, and a Frontline Source Group recruiter will review your background against the role requirements. Candidates are never charged a fee; pricing is published at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html.
What is Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group is a professional staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004 by Bill Kasko, headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202, and operating 32 plus offices nationwide with a dedicated retail executive search practice. The firm has completed 5,619 plus placements, maintains a 98.94% executive placement retention rate, and holds a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 plus verified reviews.
