Sales Associate

Zales Jewelers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Zales Jewelers in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a part-time on-site Sales Associate. You will greet customers, understand their needs, and offer guidance on jewelry styles, metals, and care, while handling transactions and keeping displays attractive.

Responsibilities include processing sales, returns, and exchanges, merchandising, and maintaining a clean store environment. Availability for evenings and weekends is preferred to support store goals and deliver a welcoming experience.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport.
• Retail experience with upselling and meeting goals.
• Comfort with cash handling and basic math for transactions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and support merchandising.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to learn about jewelry, materials, and care.
• High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, listen to their needs, and provide knowledgeable guidance on jewelry styles, metals, gemstones, and care.
• Assist with sales transactions and operate the POS system.
• Handle returns and exchanges and maintain accurate records.
• Merchandising displays and maintain store cleanliness and organization.
• Present products attractively and promote current offers to customers.
• Deliver a welcoming, inclusive customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Sales and upselling

POS system familiarity

Attention to detail

Scheduling reliability

Jewelry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) system

Job description

Company Description Zales Jewelers creates everyday jewelry designed to help individuals express their unique style, not just celebrate special occasions. From earrings to anklets, the brand offers a wide range of pieces that let customers make a statement from head to toe. Zales encourages customers to “play with what’s precious” and discover jewelry that reflects their personality and preferences. Team members help customers find pieces that make them feel confident and look their best every day.

Role Description This is a part-time, on-site Sales Associate role based in Fort Myers, FL. The Sales Associate will greet customers, listen to their needs, and provide knowledgeable guidance on jewelry styles, metals, gemstones, and care. Daily tasks include assisting with sales transactions, operating the point-of-sale system, handling returns and exchanges, and maintaining accurate records. The role also involves merchandising displays, keeping the store clean and organized, and ensuring products are presented attractively. Sales Associates contribute to store goals by promoting current offers, suggesting complementary items, and delivering a welcoming, inclusive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, listen actively, and communicate clearly.
• Sales and retail experience, including basic knowledge of upselling, cross-selling, and meeting individual or store performance goals.
• Comfort with point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and basic math for transactions and inventory tasks.
• Attention to detail in product presentation, store organization, and following visual merchandising guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, move around the sales floor, and handle small merchandise safely.
• Reliability in scheduling, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Interest in jewelry, fashion, or accessories and willingness to learn about products, materials, and care.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior experience in retail or customer-facing roles is beneficial.