Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

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

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead retail operations and drive sales in Leawood, Kansas. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management, strong sales skills, and the ability to train and motivate team members. This role requires excellent customer service skills and flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends. A Bachelor’s degree and prior jewelry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of retail or jewelry experience required.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily store operations to achieve sales goals.
• Develop team selling skills to maximize store performance.
• Handle customer interactions effectively in manager's absence.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Training ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

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