Jewelry Store Assistant GM: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Jared Jewelers; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jared Jewelers, part of Signet Jewelers, in Maplewood, MN, seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead store operations in the General Manager's absence. You will drive sales, coach associates, and ensure superior customer service, merchandise knowledge, and adherence to company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive, professional approach. Base pay and commission opportunities are offered with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve outstanding sales performance.
• Professional approach and image.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Team minded, willing to train others.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence.
• Contributes to an environment of total customer satisfaction by making the customer's needs the first priority.
• Exerts maximum effort to achieve store sales projections.
• Assists in maintaining daily focus among all associates on standards achievement.
• Assists in enforcing all policies and procedures to assure store profits by controlling markdowns, store expenses, and payroll.
• Assists the General Manager in sales training, store meetings, and role plays as directed by the General Manager.
• Assists the General Manager in the recruiting and selection of personnel. Interviews and screens as necessary.
• Understands and enforces all store policies and practices. Protects the Company's interests at all times.
• Learns all features and benefits of the merchandise. Provides expert knowledge regarding quality, value, warranties and services. Completes Diamontology and GIA Gemology courses.
• Acts in a manner to earn the respect of others. Maintains a neat, professional appearance.
• Projects a positive, enthusiastic attitude to inspire and motivate others to achieve store goals. Encourages and promotes a cooperative, team spirited work atmosphere among fellow Team Members.
• Consistently monitors the flow of customers at each counter and identifies when to shift personnel from one department to another to provide superior customer service.
• Investigates and handles customer complaints quickly, efficiently, and courteously.
• Assists in implementing and administering merchandise and advertising programs, merchandise displays in showcases and inventories as directed. Reports customer comments and requests to management.
• Monitors the saleability of merchandise by spot checking cases and displays for proper tickets that are clean and legible. Also ensure that merchandise is properly displayed.
• Develops a full understanding of all sales, credit, administrative and security policies, procedures and duties. Develops a full understanding of store promotions (i.e., credit programs and special events).
• Assists General Manager in the supervision of sales, office and inventory personnel. Recommends promotions when appropriate.
• Develops technical knowledge of repairs and custom design services. Estimates cost on watch and jewelry repairs. Executes minor repairs as needed.
• Assists in monitoring the inventory control function, as directed by the General Manager.
• Assists in store maintenance, both inside and outside, by delegating or performing these duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all established security and loss prevention policies.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer service

Team supervision

Merchandise knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Professional image

Training and coaching

Job description

Jared Jewelers, part of Signet Jewelers, in Maplewood, MN, seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead store operations in the General Manager's absence. You will drive sales, coach associates, and ensure superior customer service, merchandise knowledge, and adherence to company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive, professional approach. Base pay and commission opportunities are offered with growth potential.