Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewelry retailer is looking for an Assistant Manager to help direct retail operations and achieve sales goals. The role involves training team members, providing excellent customer service, and preparing for a future Store Manager position. Candidates should have strong sales skills, experience in jewelry retail, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in jewelry retail.
• Proven history of selling in a commission environment.
• Ability to supervise others to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily retail operations while achieving sales goals.
• Assist in recruiting top-performing associates.
• Provide first response to difficult customer interactions.

Skills

Sales Knowledge

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

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 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