Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail store is seeking an Assistant Manager to enhance its sales processes and daily operations. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in retail sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Prior jewelry sales experience is preferred, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of selling experience in a commission environment.
• Experience in jewelry retail is a plus.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily retail operations and assist in achieving sales goals.
• Provide outstanding customer service and manage customer interactions.
• Assist in recruiting top-performing associates.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

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