Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Assistant Manager

This position plays a key part in driving the growth and development of the Fine Jewelry & Timepieces business in Korea through broad involvement across commercial planning, retail performance, merchandising, client initiatives, and business operations.
Operating within a lean, and high-visibility team, this position offers broad exposure across merchandising, retail, client engagement, and business operations within a fast-evolving luxury category

Responsibilities

Commercial & Business Operations

• Take ownership of assigned business initiatives and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen Fine Jewelry & Watches category performance
• Monitor sales performance, category KPIs, and inventory dynamics to recommend commercial actions and business improvements
• Manage stock planning, transfers, and product allocation with strong attention to commercial impact and business priorities
• Support forecasting, reporting, and business analysis to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making

Retail & Client Development

• Partner closely with boutiques to support category development, sell-through, and client engagement initiatives
• Own the coordination and execution of retail events and fine jewellery client activations
• Collaborate with retail teams on product storytelling, category activation, and client opportunities
• Support the execution of Fine Jewelry events and high-value client experiences
• Contribute to the development of selling tools, product communication, and retail support materials

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with local, regional, and central stakeholders to ensure smooth execution across operations, after-sales, and commercial initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Support process improvements and operational initiatives that strengthen execution quality and business performance

Profile

Minimum 8 years of experience in luxury retail, merchandising, buying, or commercial functions Strong ownership mindset with the initiative and drive to operate proactively in a lean and fast-paced environment Commercially curious and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution Comfortable working across functions and adapting quickly in evolving business environments Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across retail and HQ teams Highly organized with strong analytical capability and follow-through Advanced Excel capability with confidence managing merchandising and business analysis independently Interest in Fine Jewelry, luxury retail, and client experience is highly valued Fluent in Korean and English