About The Position

Kay Jewelers is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Waiting, a developmental role intended to prepare and evaluate future retail leaders through hands-on experience in a store environment. Advancement into a leadership role depends on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and business needs. The program has a temporary developmental nature, with potential outcomes at the end of the 180-day period. Team members not selected for a leadership role will be placed at an appropriate Jewelry Consultant level based on their qualifications, performance, and business needs, with any applicable compensation adjustment. The position is open only to external new hires. It reports to the Store Manager. Kay Jewelers is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company focused on helping customers celebrate life and express love through jewelry.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop retail leadership capabilities through hands-on experience in a store environment.
  • Demonstrate performance and leadership readiness for possible advancement into a leadership role.
  • Deliver exceptional customer experiences and contribute to business results.

Benefits

  • Base pay plus commission on sales.
  • 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 programs, including Associate Training System, Management Training System, and District Manager in Training.
  • Merchandise discounts.
  • Incentive trips and contests.
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