Assistant Manager — Jewelry Retail & Sales Team Leader

Helzberg Diamonds; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking an Assistant Manager in Independence, MO. The role directs daily retail operations, drives sales, and supports the Store Manager while progressing through company training for a Store Manager position.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of jewelry retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise and train team members. A flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of retail or sales experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales to exceed personal sales goals.
• Work as a team in sales presentations to overcome objections and close sales.
• Develop selling skills in team members to achieve store goals.
• Provide first response to difficult associate and customer interactions in the Store Manager's absence.
• Provide outstanding customer service to Helzberg Diamonds guests.
• Assist Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associates.

Skills

Sales in commission environment

Team supervision

Communication skills

Flexibility with schedules

Jewelry retail experience

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/retail management or equivalent

Job description

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking an Assistant Manager in Independence, MO. The role directs daily retail operations, drives sales, and supports the Store Manager while progressing through company training for a Store Manager position.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of jewelry retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise and train team members. A flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.