Merchandise Strategist

As a Merchandiser for our client in the sales industry based in Kolkata, your role will involve shaping the product strategy and driving commercial success in the lab-grown diamond jewelry line. You will be responsible for defining seasonal product assortments, aligning collections with brand identity and sales targets, and collaborating with various teams to plan successful collections. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define seasonal product assortments based on market research, trend insights, and customer behavior. - Ensure collections are aligned with brand identity, customer preferences, and sales targets. - Collaborate with design, sales, and buying teams to plan cohesive, commercially successful collections. - Monitor product performance to identify bestsellers, underperformers, and gaps in the assortment. - Use data-driven insights to adjust stock levels, phase out slow movers, and inform reordering decisions. - Stay updated on emerging jewelry, fashion, and luxury trends, especially in sustainable and lab-grown diamonds. - Partner with ecommerce and retail teams to ensure optimal product display, imagery, and storytelling. - Develop pricing architecture that aligns with market expectations and brand positioning. - Plan and support promotional campaigns to drive traffic and conversions. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in luxury fashion, jewelry, or accessories. - Deep understanding of luxury consumer behavior and premium product positioning. - Experience or interest in lab-grown diamonds and sustainable jewelry is a strong advantage. - Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and merchandising tools; experience with analytics platforms is a plus.,