About The Position
Kay Jewelers, part of Signet Jewelers, is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Waiting (JC5) for the Columbus and Central Ohio Area. The role offers high-potential leaders an opportunity to learn the company and its culture, gain knowledge of products and services, and learn the Signet Selling System. Team members serve as a Store Manager in Waiting at a location for up to six months in a hands-on store environment. By the end of the 180-day introductory period, the team member must either transition into a leadership position, 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. Those not selected for leadership will be placed into an appropriate Jewelry Consultant level based on qualifications, performance, and business needs, with any applicable compensation adjustment. This opportunity is limited to external new hires.
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 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.
- Applicants must be external new hires; the program is limited to external new hires.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in a store environment while developing and evaluating readiness for future retail leadership.
- Learn Kay Jewelers products and services and the Signet Selling System.
- Demonstrate performance and leadership readiness during the introductory period.
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences and contribute to business results.
- At the conclusion of the program, transition into a leadership role if selected, or move into an appropriate Jewelry Consultant role.
Benefits
- Base pay plus commission on sales
- Medical insurance (for full-time team members)
- Dental insurance (for full-time team members)
- Vision insurance (for full-time team members)
- 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
- Merchandise discounts
- Incentive trips and contests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
