- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €3108.81/month
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Swarovski
Swarovski began cutting crystal in Wattens, Austria, in 1895. Today its work spans crystal production, jewelry design and retail. The house also supplies crystals to designers working in fashion and couture.
The Junior Merchandising and Planning Manager at Swarovski analyzes sales, inventory, and product performance; tracks category KPIs; coordinates market and customer analysis, product data, samples, and collection presentations; and supports cross-category milestones and strategy alignment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and first relevant merchandising or performance analysis experience; the collectively agreed base monthly salary is at least €3,108.81, with actual pay reflecting individual qualifications and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze sales, inventory, and product data to identify trends and provide actionable insights that support product strategies, new product ideas, and merchandising assortments.
- Track key performance indicators, including sales, margin, and stock levels, to evaluate category performance, identify opportunities, and recommend adjustments.
- Conduct ad hoc market, competitor, and customer analyses; maintain product data in internal systems; coordinate product samples; and support product collection presentations.
- Guide and support the team through cross-category Idea-to-Shelf milestones, ensuring activities and initiatives remain on track.
- Partner with Global Product Portfolio, Controlling, Marketing, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Commercial teams to support effective category strategy execution and alignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- First relevant professional or practical experience in merchandising or performance analysis.
- Curious mindset and high attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with numbers and data.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Team-oriented and collaborative, with effectiveness across organizational levels and cultures.
- Excellent command of English; German is considered a plus.
Skills
Experience
First relevant professional or practical experience in merchandising or performance analysis.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Wattens, Tyrol, Austria, within easy reach of Innsbruck.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 3108.81 per month.
Benefits
Learning and career development programs; global employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support, and financial and legal matters; hybrid and flexible work options; paid volunteering leave; employee discounts on Swarovski products; travel allowance, public transport ticket, or bike leasing; company lunch subsidy in the canteens; company pension plan from the third year of employment; childbirth grant and other personal allowances, if applicable; company day care center; free sports and health programs; voluntary profit-sharing; subsidy for private health insurance; loyalty benefits such as bonuses and anniversary gifts.
Culture
Product knowledge is part of the sales role. Advisors explain how cut and color affect a crystal and help clients distinguish the crystal collections from Swarovski Created Diamonds.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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