Sales Associate

Joseph Jacob Jewelers; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Jacob Jewelers in Albany is seeking a Store Sales Associate to help customers identify and purchase products they desire. You will be responsible for selling, restocking and merchandising while delivering high-class service to maximize revenue.

The role requires 3+ years in jewelry or retail sales, strong English communication and a proven track record of meeting sales targets. Expect a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a team-driven culture and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in jewelry sales experience.
• Proven working experience in retail sales.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Proficiency in English.
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus.
• Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality.
• Basic administration skills.
• Commitment to excellence, with a passion for jewelry with a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Maintain a fully stocked store
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Recommend and display items that match customer needs
• Welcome and greet customers
• Manage point-of-sale processes
• Operate point of sale (POS) and take payment or obtain credit authorization
• Provide estimates for jewelry and watch repairs
• Perform basic housekeeping, such as vacuuming carpet, cleaning display surfaces, cleaning merchandise, and washing windows
• Complete case counts
• Maintain safety and security of location by following all Loss Prevention and Security policy and procedures
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Jewelry sales

Retail sales

Customer service

English proficiency

Sales quota attainment

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Education

High school degree

Job description

We are looking for a competitive Store sales associate to help customers identify and purchase products they desire. Duties to include selling, restocking and merchandising. The goal is to provide high class customer service and to increase company’s growth and revenue through sales maximization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Maintain a fully stocked store
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Recommend and display items that match customer needs
• Welcome and greet customers
• Manage point-of-sale processes
• Actively involve in the receiving of new shipments
• Keep up to date with product information
• Accurately describe product features and benefits
• Follow all company’s policies and procedures
• Work with teammates towards store goals, creating a positive working atmosphere, and supporting each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance
• Operate point of sale (POS) and take payment or obtain credit authorization
• Provide estimates for jewelry and watch repairs
• Perform business opening and closing procedures as outlined in Policy and Procedures Guide
• Perform basic housekeeping, such as vacuuming carpet, cleaning display surfaces, cleaning merchandise, and washing windows
• Complete case counts
• Maintain safety and security of location by following all Loss Prevention and Security policy and procedures
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in jewelry sales experience
• Proven working experience in retail sales
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service focus
• Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality
• Basic administration skills
• High school degree
• Commitment to excellence, with a passion for jewelry with a desire to succeed.
• Compensation based on experience.