Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry Category Manager

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Manager
Compensation $122,485–150,000/year
Department Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry High Jewelry
Posted Apr 9, 2026
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Tiffany & Co. seeks a High Jewelry Category Manager in New York to lead assortment, pricing and lifecycle management for High Jewelry.

Overview

Tiffany & Co. is an iconic American fine jeweler renowned for its craftsmanship, design leadership, and luxury heritage. Now part of the LVMH Group, the maison combines artisanal know-how with global commercial scale and a dedication to exceptional client experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end commercial management of the High Jewelry category, including assortment range planning, pricing execution, and product lifecycle oversight.
  • Define and maintain in-store and event-based assortments that meet sales, productivity and brand strategy objectives; conduct assortment reviews by collection, classification and price point.
  • Develop and maintain detailed SKU- and stone-level pricing models (carat, color, clarity, stone type) and lead regular pricing reviews and formal price-change processes.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly lifecycle and aging inventory analysis; design and execute strategies for overstock and obsolescence management.
  • Support new product development by translating creative concepts into SKU-level assortments, maintaining development tools (image grids, design charts, stone files) and ensuring launch readiness.
  • Act as the central commercial liaison across Design, Product Development, Diamond & Gemstone Acquisition, Finance, Commercial, Marketing and PR to ensure alignment on assortment, pricing and event positioning.
  • Lead, coach and develop direct reports; set priorities, ensure high standards of accuracy and drive adoption of systems, processes and best practices.
  • Prepare presentation materials — trend reports, competitive analysis and assortment reviews — for leadership and global commercial stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years’ experience in merchandising, category management, or analytical commercial roles, preferably within luxury, jewelry, or other high-value/complex product categories.
  • Demonstrable ability to design and interpret detailed pricing models and to translate analysis into commercial recommendations.
  • High attention to detail and fluency in the creative-to-commercial process.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven people management capability with experience coaching and developing team members and running performance evaluations.

Skills

Assortment analysis and range planning SKU- and stone-level pricing model development Product lifecycle and inventory aging analysis Market and competitive research to inform assortment strategy Cross-functional stakeholder management and commercial partnership Event assortment planning and launch readiness Team leadership, coaching and performance management Project prioritization and executional rigor

Experience

Minimum 5 years in merchandising, category management or analytical commercial roles; experience within luxury jewelry or managing high-value, complex product assortments is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related discipline preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 122,485 to USD 150,000 per annum.

Culture

Tiffany & Co. blends a storied artisanal heritage with contemporary luxury retailing and global reach under the LVMH umbrella. The workplace emphasizes design excellence, meticulous execution, and collaborative cross-functional partnerships to deliver exceptional product and client experiences.

About Cerulean

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