Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc. in Coralville, IA is seeking an Assistant Manager who can drive sales and lead a busy jewelry retail team. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations and participate in company training programs aimed at promoting to Store Manager.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of commission-based selling experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. A bachelor's degree in business-related field is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail/sales
• High School diploma required
• Proven history of selling in a commission environment
• Ability to supervise others and lead a team
• Superior communication skills
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Generate sales to exceed personal sales goals
• Direct daily store operations with the Store Manager
• Assist the Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associates
• Provide outstanding customer service to Helzberg Diamonds' guests
• Provide first response to difficult associate or customer interactions in the Store Manager's absence
• Develop selling skills in team members to achieve store goals

Skills

Sales

Team leadership

Communication

Flexible schedule

Relocation optional

Jewelry retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/retail management

High School diploma

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