Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

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

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager who drives sales and mentors a jewelry retail team. You will help guide daily store operations and participate in company training programs for future Store Manager roles.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of sales experience, strong communication, and the ability to supervise others while delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales experience, preferably in jewelry or retail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Experience selling in a commission environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales to exceed personal sales goals.
• Lead team in sales presentations to overcome objections and close sales.
• Develop selling skills in team members to reach store goals.
• Provide first response to difficult associate or customer issues in the Store Manager's absence.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to every Helzberg Diamonds guest.
• Assist Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associates.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Supervise others

Flexibility

Jewelry retail experience

Education

High School

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/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

• 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