Jewellery Merchandising Faculty Job

Company Description

IIG South is seeking an experienced and passionate Merchandising Faculty to train students and industry professionals in Gems & Jewellery Merchandising. The role involves academic teaching, practical industry-oriented training, and participation in corporate training programs for jewellery retail and manufacturing organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver classroom and practical sessions on Jewellery & Gem Merchandising
• Train students on:
• Jewellery product knowledge (Diamond, Gold, Coloured Stones)
• Merchandising strategies for retail & export markets
• Pricing, costing, margins & inventory planning
• Trend analysis and consumer buying behaviour
• Visual merchandising & product presentation
• Prepare lesson plans, presentations, case studies, and assessments
• Conduct corporate training programs for jewellery brands and retail chains
• Support curriculum development and syllabus enhancement
• Mentor students for careers in jewellery retail, merchandising & exports
• Stay updated with market trends, consumer preferences, and industry practices

Required Qualification:

• Graduate / Postgraduate in:

Jewellery Design / Merchandising / Fashion / Management

OR relevant qualification with strong industry experience

• Certification in Gems & Jewellery merchandising is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in:

Jewellery merchandising

Jewellery retail / export / buying office

Training or academic teaching (preferred)

• Exposure to corporate or retail brand training will be highly valued

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong subject knowledge in jewellery merchandising
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to explain concepts with real-world industry examples
• Comfortable handling students and working professionals
• Willingness to travel for corporate training assignments
• Knowledge of Indian and international jewellery markets

Languages Preferred:

English (mandatory)

South Indian languages (Kannada / Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam) added advantage

What We offer:

• Opportunity to work with a reputed Gems & Jewellery education institute
• Industry interaction and corporate exposure
• Competitive remuneration (based on experience)
• Professional growth in training and academic leadership