Assistant Merchant

The Assistant Merchant supports the Merchant in the execution of product and assortment strategies across assigned jewelry categories. This role collaborates closely with merchant assortment coordination, store communication, and in-season management. The Assistant Merchant partners closely the Merchant and cross-functional teams to help ensure products are launched effectively and aligned with company branding and goals.

New Product Design Intent 

• Supports the selection of styles in accordance with the Corporate Merchandise Strategy.
• Research and identify emerging trends.
• Assist in the development of exclusive designs that reflect the Shane model.
• Partnering with merchants on pricing strategy and architecture.
• Along with the Merchant, responsible for Sales Growth/Trend assumptions and assortment extension opportunities.
• Execute Loose Stone Assortment Strategy

Assortment Planning

• Build and maintain concept sheets to support design intent, product vision, and assortment storytelling
• Track and update line plans and product documentation across internal systems
• Help monitor in-season sales and provide recaps or opportunities to the Merchant
• Assists merchant in item maintenance such as discontinuations, basic style refreshes, and category-level SKU clean-up

Vendor Relations 

• Work with vendors on design, product, style selection.
• Occasionally attending select jewelry shows to view the latest styles and build vendor rapport.

Store Relations 

• Build trend information and share with training teams, store/vault and marketing
• Occasionally travel to select retail locations periodically to review the specific trends for each market.
• Monitor and track store feedback, ensuring timely response to questions or concerns so teams feel heard and supported. Organize insights to help guide merchants’ decision making.
• Along with the merchant partner with marketing to establish product and display standards.

• 1+ years of previous fashion buying experience in retail.
• Demonstrated market fashion trend knowledge.
• Successful relationships with external vendors and internal teams (planning, marketing, stores)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Merchandising, or related field or equivalent experience.

Application Deadline: Initial consideration will be given to applications received by August 7, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered if the position remains open or the application period is extended.

For the best success in this role, candidates must be analytical, accurate, steady, and timely. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills who can work with small details as well as the big picture. Those who take initiative and who take pride in high-quality work will succeed in this position.

The primary environment for this role is a combination of an open office and a remote workplace. Considerable business is conducted using the telephone and computer technology. This role is expected to be on-site in Home Office 1-2 days per week on an ongoing basis. Note that all hybrid and remote work conditions are covered in the Company’s current Remote Work Policy and Remote Work Agreement, incorporated here by reference. Travel may be required to stores, conferences or events up to 10% of the time.

Joining #TeamShaneCo comes with a host of benefits designed to support you and your loved ones- we understand a supportive benefits package is key to a fulfilling work experience. As a family-owned business, we prioritize your well-being, recognizing that our success is a collective effort. Here's what we offer:

Compensation and Recognition: We offer a competitive base rate and an opportunity for a yearly bonus.
Time off: You’ll enjoy a generous time-off package, including 3 weeks of vacation, and an annual float day. We value holidays and are closed on major ones. Plus, you receive a float day and paid volunteer day annually. We also value your work-life balance and keep favorable hours that provide a great retail experience to our customers while respecting your time and well-being.
Family-centric benefits: We care about your family, and our benefits extend beyond standard offerings. In times of major illness, you can earn time off at full pay for self or family care. You’ll also benefit from paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and assistance navigating medical complexities.
Health and wellness: We value your health and provide you with paid sick time. Additionally, you can access competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts. You can also enjoy voluntary benefits, including long-term disability, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. We also have a dedicated staff member who focuses on well-being and work-life balance, ensuring you thrive professionally and personally.
Employee Discount: Enjoy a generous store and online discount, available for you and your family members.

Shane Co. serves our customers with an unparalleled standard of excellence. Our people get to share in our customers’ milestone moments such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between.

Our goal for you is to give you an employment experience like no other so you wake up and want to come to work every day. If you love being part of a team as well as providing personal attention to every customer, this is the place for you!

Base Pay range for this role is $80,000 - $112,000 annually. Your placement in the range is determined through interviews, a review of experience, knowledge, skills, balanced pay with other team members and alignment with geographic market data. Home office base pay ranges are based on the Denver market.  We target most new hire offers toward the lower end of the listed range, but more demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills may result in a higher starting rate.

Beyond Base Pay: Home office positions are eligible for consideration for an annual bonus, based on total company performance.  Amounts vary by role and are based on a percentage of eligible earnings for the fiscal year.