Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

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

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Joplin store. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background with proven results in a commission environment and the ability to lead a team in achieving sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. This role includes training for future Store Manager positions.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of sales experience required.
• Jewelry retail experience preferred.
• Must have superior communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily retail operations of the store.
• Generate sales to exceed personal sales goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

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

Job description

Grand Opening - October 2014

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