Assistant Manager

Ernest Jones; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent jewellery retailer in Preston is seeking an Assistant Manager for temporary maternity cover. The role includes supporting the Store Manager in achieving targets, fostering a customer-first culture, and running the store in the manager's absence. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership credentials in retail management and a passion for the jewellery industry. Benefits include competitive salary, generous discounts, and comprehensive training opportunities through the Signet Jewellery Academy.

Benefits

Competitive salary including sales incentives

Generous discount of up to 30%

Retirement Savings plans

Immediate Life Assurance

Minimum of 33 days holiday per year

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in retail Assistant / Store Management.
• Passion for developing team members to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to establish excellent relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving targets and promoting sales culture.
• Run the store when Store Manager is absent and organize activities.
• Devote time to establishing relationships to guide clients' purchases.

Skills

Inspirational leadership credentials

Commercially savvy approach

Experience coaching and motivating others

Interest in the Jewellery industry

Job description

Our Assistant Managers continuously strive for customer-first excellence in our stores!

CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE

Assistant Manager – Ernest Jones – Temporary – Maternity Cover

As Assistant Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in you'll join the team in a store within the local area.

You’ll support our Store Manager in achieving the store's targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You’ll be passionate about role‑modeling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management.

You’ll run the store when the Store Manager is not present and will be required to plan, adjust priorities and organise activities regularly.

At Ernest Jones you’ll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breathtaking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion.

The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique – join us and be part of something special!

Are you the perfect gem?

We're looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following :

• Inspirational leadership credentials with an impressive track record in retail Assistant / Store Management
• A commercially savvy approach with a drive to continuously improve and deliver outstanding results
• Great experience of coaching and motivating others with a passion for developing your team members to achieve their full potential.
• An interest in the Jewellery industry and a real appreciation for our products with a passion to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love.

What's next?

When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment.

If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us.

Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews.

We recommend that you regularly check your emails to ensure you don't miss any updates with your application.

Upon joining us as Assistant Manager you'll be supported from day‑one through our bespoke Management Induction programme which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in‑store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product‑based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal "Signet Jewellery Academy".

Benefits

• Competitive salary including sales incentives.
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 33 days holiday per year.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – an easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards – exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you.

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.