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 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 data 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 across all channels
• Support wholesale and franchise partners with assortment planning and performance optimisation in alignment 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
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting central merchandising initiatives and priorities, ensuring alignment 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
• Experience in luxury jewellery sector preferred but not essential
• Commercially minded and data-driven with ability to interpret sales trends, customer insights, and market dynamics
• Skilled in managing product lifecycles and stock flow
• Collaborative and communicative with proven ability to work cross-functionally with global 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 fast-paced, international environment balancing global brand standards with regional market needs
• Culturally aware and client-focused with appreciation for the emotional and symbolic value of fine jewellery and luxury clientele expectations
• Able to balance creativity with commercial pragmatism
• Discreet and professional with high level of integrity when handling sensitive product, client, and commercial information
• Passionate about product and brand with deep appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation
• Fluent in French and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages preferred

Skills

Experience

Mid-senior level with proven track record in merchandising roles covering retail and wholesale channels, ideally within luxury goods or high-end jewellery sectors. Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-market product strategies and collaborating with central head office functions required.

Education

Not specified; secondary/tertiary qualification in retail, merchandising, business management, or related discipline implied but not mandated.

Workplace

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with option to buy or sell leave via flexible benefits platform; pension scheme; company-funded Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with upgrade options; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme; Mental Health First Aider network; flexible benefits platform including holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, retail vouchers; Anglo American share plans (Free Shares, SIP, SAYE); employee discounts and onsite benefits where available (gym and restaurant facilities).

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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