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
