Sales Associate

Jared Jewelers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jared Jewelers in Metairie, LA seeks a Sales Associate to welcome customers and guide them through jewelry selections, creating a personalized shopping experience. As a full-time, on-site role, you will present merchandise, handle transactions, maintain displays, and support after-sale services such as resizing and repairs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a professional approach in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and client communication skills.
• Sales, upselling, and consultative selling abilities to meet or exceed targets.
• Basic math, cash-handling, and POS system skills for accurate transactions.
• Attention to detail and care when handling fine jewelry, including presentation and security.
• On-site role in Metairie, LA with evening, weekend, and holiday flexibility.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Retail or jewelry sales experience is beneficial but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in retail, sales or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and understand their needs to guide jewelry selections.
• Present merchandise, explain features and value, and complete sales transactions.
• Maintain accurate records in point-of-sale systems and ensure store cleanliness and presentation.
• Stock and display jewelry to keep the store visually appealing.
• Support after-sale services such as sizing, repairs, and special orders.
• Help meet individual and team sales goals and participate in promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Client communication

Sales and upselling

Consultative selling

Basic math & cash handling

Point-of-sale system (POS)

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail, sales, or hospitality training

Job description

Company Description

Jared Jewelers is a specialty retailer focused on redefining how luxury is felt and expressed through personalized, memorable customer experiences. The brand offers an array of on-trend, high-quality 18K gold and diamond fine jewelry, appealing to a wide range of client preferences and occasions. Jared is operated by Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, providing strong industry expertise and stability. Team members benefit from working within a recognized national brand committed to quality, innovation, and customer service.

Role Description

The Sales Associate is a full-time, on-site role based at the Jared Jewelers store in Metairie, LA. This position is responsible for welcoming customers, understanding their needs, and guiding them through jewelry selections to create a positive and personalized shopping experience. Day-to-day tasks include presenting merchandise, explaining product features and value, handling sales transactions, and maintaining accurate records in point-of-sale systems. The Sales Associate helps ensure the store is clean, well-organized, and visually appealing, including stocking and displaying jewelry. The role also involves meeting individual and team sales goals, participating in promotional events, and supporting after-sale services such as sizing, repairs, and special orders.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and client communication skills.
• Sales, upselling, and consultative selling skills, with the ability to meet or exceed targets.
• Basic math, cash-handling, and point-of-sale system skills for accurate transaction processing.
• Attention to detail and care in handling fine jewelry, including product presentation and security awareness.
• Ability to work on-site in Metairie, LA, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous retail or jewelry sales experience is beneficial but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in retail, sales, or hospitality is a plus.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.