Graduate Gemmologist

Swiss Rock

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP562-03

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Swiss Rock DMCC is looking for a Graduate Gemmologist. Due to this role, we are looking for someone ambitious with at least 5 years of experience in the diamond industry, whose mother tongue is English (or ideally bilingual), can handle work autonomously, is self-motivated and has the ability and willingness to take great responsibilities beyond the given parameters. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and detail oriented. This position inspects incoming and outgoing diamond and jewellery gemstone products while working closely with the quality and merchandise teams to process receipts quickly and efficiently and presents an outstanding opportunity to work hands on with our products.

The main responsibilities include:
• Sorting of diamonds
• Evaluation of stones
• Examination of purchase and sale
• Create the monthly assessment list
• Sale of diamonds
• Negotiate with customers and/or brokers for optimal prices;
• Build relationships and leverage contacts.
• Customer acquisition

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a large international network and has the ability to negotiate and close deals with customers and/or brokers in the diamond industry. Candidates should also possess the desire, ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibility if the role develops beyond its existing parameters.

The main requirements include:
• Proven track record of the whole-selling loose diamonds and thorough understanding of the loose diamond market and prices;
• Diamond-related knowledge including certificates and grading, i.e. HRD, IGIG, GIA, AJP, etc.;
• Well-organized, able to work independently, detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• 5+ years of experience in the diamond industry;
• Determination of supply and demand in international auction trade;
• Superb communication skills;
• Bachelor or master’s degree preferred;
• Focused on attention to detail, taking initiative and creating a positive working environment;
• Ability to multi-task and accept direction, as well as operate independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to solve problems individually and in a team.

About the Company

Swiss Rock DMCC is a young but strong leading firm in the international diamond trading industry and was founded by experienced professionals operating in the financial and diamond sector worldwide. Swiss Rock DMCC acquires new clients through its specialized and state-of-the-art investment products as well as its new and exclusive corporate concepts which are optimized and created for each client individually.

We are located in the heart of the Almas Towers, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) in Dubai, making it an attractive and easy-to-go office location for you to work at. We also have local partners in the whole world, which we collaborate with for a more dynamic business to ensure we can offer our clients the best results and products in the industry.

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