De Beers Merchandising Manager
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Merchandising Manager at De Beers Group in Paris: Drive EMEA & US merchandising strategy across luxury jewellery boutiques and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Shape and execute regional merchandising strategies reflecting commercial priorities, market dynamics, and global brand direction
- Manage product assortments and inventory levels across owned boutiques and wholesale partners to ensure availability, balance, and performance
- Analyse sales trends, customer insights, and category performance to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with central merchandising, commercial, supply chain, and visual merchandising teams to ensure cohesive execution
- Support wholesale and franchise partners with assortment planning and performance optimization in line 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 clear and actionable reporting to senior leadership, tracking key performance indicators and supporting strategic reviews
- Support central merchandising initiatives and priorities as needed, ensuring alignment and responsiveness across global and regional teams
Qualifications
- Proven experience in merchandising with strong understanding of product strategy, inventory planning, and performance analysis across retail and wholesale channels
- Commercial acumen and data-driven mindset, with ability to interpret sales trends, customer insights, and market dynamics
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing product lifecycles and stock flow optimization
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience working with global teams
- Structured, detail-oriented approach with strong analytical skills and proficiency in merchandising tools and reporting platforms
- Ability to balance global brand standards with regional market needs in a fast-paced, international environment
- Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive product, client, and commercial information
- Fluent in French and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in merchandising with a strong understanding of product strategy, inventory planning, and performance analysis across retail and wholesale channels. Experience in the luxury jewellery sector is advantageous but not essential. Mid-senior level professional comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave via flexible benefits platform; company-funded core Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with options to upgrade; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme; access to Mental Health First Aider network; flexible benefits platform including holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, and retail vouchers; participation in Anglo American share plans including Free Shares, SIP and SAYE; employee discounts and onsite benefits where available (gym and restaurant facilities); pension scheme.
About Cerulean
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