De Beers Merchandising Manager

About De Beers

Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Shape and execute regional merchandising strategies aligned with commercial priorities, market dynamics, and global brand direction.
• Manage product assortments and inventory across owned boutiques and wholesale partners to ensure availability, balance, and performance.
• Analyse sales trends, customer insights, and category performance to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with central merchandising, commercial, supply chain, and visual merchandising teams to ensure cohesive execution across channels.
• Support wholesale and franchise partners with assortment planning and performance optimisation aligned with brand and business objectives.
• Contribute to boutique openings, seasonal campaigns, and product launches by aligning merchandising plans with client expectations and brand standards.
• Provide actionable reporting to senior leadership, track key performance indicators, and support strategic reviews.
• Support central merchandising initiatives and priorities as needed, ensuring alignment and responsiveness across global and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising experience and a strong understanding of product strategy, inventory planning, and performance analysis across retail and wholesale channels; luxury or jewellery-sector experience is preferred but not essential.
• Commercially minded and data-driven, with the ability to interpret sales trends, customer insights, and market dynamics to guide decisions and optimise assortments.
• Continuously identify opportunities to refine assortments and improve product performance through data-led insights, balancing commercial impact with brand integrity.
• Skilled in managing product lifecycles and stock flow to ensure products are available in the right locations at the right time.
• Collaborative and communicative, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally with global central head office teams.
• Structured and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in merchandising tools and reporting platforms.
• Flexible and responsive, able to support central merchandising initiatives and adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, balancing global brand standards with regional market needs.
• Culturally aware and client-focused, with an appreciation for fine jewellery’s emotional and symbolic value and the expectations of luxury clientele.
• Able to balance creativity with commercial pragmatism so assortments reflect brand storytelling and business performance.
• Discreet and professional, with a high level of integrity when handling sensitive product, client, and commercial information.
• Passionate about product and brand, with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation.
• Internationally minded and culturally sensitive, with the ability to work effectively across global teams and markets.

Skills

Experience

Proven experience in merchandising; no duration stated.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave through a flexible benefits platform; pension; company-funded core Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to upgrade or extend cover; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme; access to a Mental Health First Aider network and other wellbeing resources; flexible benefits options including holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, and retail vouchers; opportunities to participate in Anglo American share plans, including Free Shares, SIP and SAYE; employee discounts and staff discount options; onsite benefits where available, such as gym and restaurant facilities. Benefits may vary and are subject to scheme terms and eligibility.

Culture

De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.

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