Assistant General Manager in Waiting - Jared Jewelers - Chicago, Illinois Area

Signet Jewelers • Schaumburg, IL

2d • $17 - $21

About The Position

This developmental role gives high-potential leaders the opportunity to gain experience at Signet Jewelers while learning the company’s culture and Signet Selling System. The employee serves as an Assistant Store Manager in Waiting (JC4) at a store for up to six months, building knowledge of the company’s products and services through hands-on retail experience. The program is limited to external new hires.

By the end of the six-month introductory period, the employee must either transition into a leadership position, potentially with little to no compensation adjustment, or move into another role aligned with their qualifications, with an appropriate compensation adjustment. Advancement depends on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and business needs. Employees not selected for a leadership role may be placed into an appropriate Jewelry Consultant level based on qualifications, performance, and business needs, with any applicable compensation adjustment. Candidates should understand that this is a temporary developmental role and that outcomes at the end of the 180-day period may vary.

Requirements

• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to pursue a management career with Signet.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work successfully in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving business results.
• Must be an external new hire; the program is limited to external new hires.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Assistant Store Manager in Waiting at a retail store for up to six months.
• Gain knowledge of Signet’s products and services through hands-on store experience.
• Learn the Signet Selling System.
• Demonstrate performance and leadership readiness for consideration for a leadership position.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and contribute to business results.

Benefits

• Base pay of $16.50–$21.00 plus sales commission; final pay rate depends on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for full-time team members.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Paid holidays for full-time team members.
• Tuition reimbursement, including DCA courses based on position.
• Training and career development, including Associate Training System, Management Training System, and District Manager in Training.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Incentive trips and contests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed