Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds seeks an Assistant Manager to support sales and retail operations in Fredericksburg. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales record in a commission environment and experience in supervising staff. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, along with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of retail management experience preferred.
• Experience in a commission-based selling environment is a must.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales and exceed personal sales goals.
• Direct daily retail operations alongside the Store Manager.
• Provide outstanding customer service and manage difficult interactions.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or retail management

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