Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

Job DescriptionAssistant 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 goalsAbility to work as a team in a sales presentation to overcome customers objections and close additional salesDevelop selling skills in team members to achieve store goalsProviding first response to difficult associate and/or customer interactions in the Store Manager's absenceAbility to provide outstanding customer service to each and every Helzberg Diamonds' guestAssist the Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associates Required Experience: 1 to 3 yearsRequired Education: High SchoolThe ideal candidate will possess:Proven history of selling in a commission environmentAbility to supervise others to achieve resultsSuperior communication skillsFlexibility to work with a variety of personalitiesOne to three years of jewelry retail experienceBachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to relocate is a plusMust be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidaysPay range for this position is $17.00 to $23.00 hourly (or specific county/city minimum wage).This information is posted pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act to provide Illinois applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate addition earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.Helzberg Diamonds is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401(k) Savings Plan, employee discount program and more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See https://jobs.helzberg.com/working-here/ for additional details.