Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Assistant Manager to drive sales and lead daily store operations while participating in company training programs for future Store Manager roles.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of jewelry retail experience, a High School diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and strong communication with the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in sales or retail management.
• High School diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales

Team supervision

Communication

Flexibility

Jewelry retail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in business/retail

Job description

Assistant Managers at Helzberg Diamonds must demonstrate strong sales knowledge and training ability to assist the retail store in achieving sales goals. Assistant Managers take part in directing the daily retail operations of the store, while progressing through company training programs in preparation for a Store Manager position.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ability to generate sales to exceed personal sales goals
• Ability to work as a team in a sales presentation to overcome customers objections and close additional sales
• Develop selling skills in team members to achieve store goals
• Providing first response to difficult associate and/or customer interactions in the Store Manager's absence
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to each and every Helzberg Diamonds' guest
• Assist the Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associates

Required Experience: 1 to 3 years

Required Education: High School

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Proven history of selling in a commission environment
• Ability to supervise others to achieve results
• Superior communication skills
• Flexibility to work with a variety of personalities
• One to three years of jewelry retail experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to relocate is a plus
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Auto req ID 7294BR

Location 105-Lindale

City and State Cedar Rapids, IA