Merchandiser – Antique Collection

Position Overview Responsible for curating, managing, and merchandising antique and heritage jewellery pieces that reflect historical value, craftsmanship, and brand storytelling. The role combines strong product knowledge with commercial acumen to ensure collections are presented, priced, and positioned to optimize sales while preserving authenticity and heritage appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate, manage, and grow antique jewellery collections aligned with brand aesthetics, historical authenticity, and customer preferences.

• Source authentic antique jewellery from trusted channels, ensuring adherence to quality, provenance, and brand standards.

• Evaluate jewellery based on era, craftsmanship, materials, gemstones, condition, rarity, and market desirability.

• Coordinate restoration, conservation, and quality control processes while preserving the original integrity and historical value of each piece.

• Maintain comprehensive product documentation, including historical narratives, certifications, provenance, valuation records, and compliance details.

• Develop assortments rooted in regional antique and traditional jewellery preferences across categories such as Temple, Nakshi, Vanki, Ottiyanam, antique gold, heavy bridal, long harams, Kasavu-inspired, Palakka, Manga motifs, and related styles.

• Monitor inventory health, SKU aging, sell-through ratios, gold weight productivity, value index (VI), and category contribution.

• Formulate gold rate–based pricing models incorporating labour charges, making charges, value additions, and margin protection amid gold price volatility.

• Implement pricing strategies reflecting gold rates, rarity, craftsmanship, market benchmarks, and customer willingness to pay.

• Conduct market and competitive research on antique jewellery trends, co