Assistant Buyer

Day’s Jewelers is continuing to expand! We are seeking a results-oriented Assistant Buyer committed to quality, craftsmanship, and unparalleled customer service to join our dynamic Merchandising team. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll be instrumental in supporting key business objectives related to gross profit, sales, inventory turnover, and aged inventory management. Assistant Buyers play a key role, providing support to Senior Buyers in the selection and management of collections, ensuring that our customers experience the best our Day’s brand has to offer. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Execute and manage tasks for the buying team, such as projects, stock balancing, placing orders, and creating SKUs
• Collaborate with the marketing and store operations teams to: *Participate in store events and promotions *Execute new product launches *Manage catalog merchandise
• Manage current inventory and enhance product assortment
• Attend vendor appointments to assist buyers in selecting merchandise and formulating strategies to achieve departmental goals

Competencies:

• Passion and understanding of jewelry, precious metals, diamonds, gemstones, timepieces, and the fashion industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and independently
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Preferred Education and Experience:

• An Associate degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or Accounting
• Prior inventory experience, jewelry product knowledge, and/or jewelry industry certifications

As an employee-owned company, Day’s Jewelers recognizes the importance of employee empowerment and development. Day’s vision is achieved through exceeding customer expectations, building relationships, and providing the finest quality products. Founded in 1914, Day’s continues to thrive. Day’s is dedicated to upholding social and ethical integrity and sustainable environmental stewardship. Each co-owner shows devotion to truth, value, opportunity, connection, diversity, positivity, and love, as they sparkle every day. 

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our culture of teamwork: https://www.daysjewelers.com/pages/join-our-team. 

Assistant Buyer Benefits and Rewards:

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fun environment where people are valued and appreciated
• Partnership in the growth and prosperity of our successful employee-owned company
• Paid time off (including 6 holidays), encouraging a work-life balance
• Various company-funded continuing education opportunities
• Insurance plans: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and supplemental insurance
• Opportunities for advancement as each team member is involved in continuous development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee Referral Plan
• Competitive pay
• Employee discount
• Team building opportunities 
• Opportunity to work for one of the most respected retail jewelers in America.

This is a full-time, on-premises position in Waterville, Maine; the typical work week is Monday through Friday. Some nights, weekends, and overnight travel are necessary. Travel accounts for up to 25% of work time and includes trips for physical inventory counts, peak times, and events. 

At Day’s Jewelers, we believe that selecting exceptional co-owners is essential to driving our vision forward. If you are seeking a career within a forward-thinking, dynamic, respected organization that values your growth, drives your development, and has a genuine appreciation for your well-being, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Day’s Jewelers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.