Fine Jewelry Counter Manager - Full Time

Belk•Simpsonville, SC

About The Position

The Fine Jewelry Counter Manager drives personal and team results by building personalized client relationships and sharing enthusiasm for the jewelry and fashion industry. The role uses engaging selling behaviors and strategies to enhance the customer experience and executes promotions, special events, trunk shows, and customer outreach initiatives. This is an hourly position in a commission environment. The manager leads associates in providing excellent customer service, driving sales, achieving goals, and maintaining fine jewelry business standards. They build product knowledge and selling skills, support associate onboarding and continued learning, and use clienteling tools and technology to create a personalized omnichannel experience. They also support fulfillment, jewelry services, merchandising, inventory accuracy, shortage control, and store safety while adapting to changing business needs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail experience.
Dedication to customer service excellence.
Ability to use data, guidance, and judgment to make timely, effective decisions that contribute to team and business success.
Skills and experience to perform the role, with a commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success by teaching, partnering, and encouraging others.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Comfort with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers, and Windows-based operating systems.
Availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to regularly move around all store areas and remain accessible to customers.
Ability to bend, reach, stretch for product, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and initiative in achieving store objectives and personal and store key metrics.
Build genuine relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and the community to create memorable store experiences.
Lead the team in customer service, sales, goal achievement, promotions, special events, trunk shows, and customer outreach.
Foster a positive store culture by sharing team successes, celebrating associate achievements, and modeling behaviors that improve performance and customer service.
Build personal and team product knowledge, suggestive selling behaviors, and expertise in industry tips, accessory trends, and fine jewelry offerings.
Drive repeat client interactions by serving as a knowledgeable and trusted resource.
Support associate onboarding, teaching opportunities, and continued learning to enhance selling skills.
Meet with Fine Jewelry Associates and Sales Associates through team meetings and one-on-one touch bases to review goals and performance results.
Ensure associates understand available inventory and assortment.
Use clienteling tools and technology to provide a personalized, seamless omnichannel experience.
Support store fulfillment in designated areas by accurately and efficiently executing omni processes.
Suggest fine jewelry service plans and additional offerings to enhance the customer experience.
Oversee repair estimates, documentation, inbound and outbound shipments, minor repair assistance, and cleaning services.
Support merchandising and signing, replenishment, recovery, and cleanliness to maintain visual merchandising and fine jewelry caseline standards.
Align presentations with vendor and company directives.
Partner with store leaders on schedules that meet business needs, traffic plans, and event strategies and maximize productivity.
Adapt tactics and shift focus in response to changing business needs.
Lead shortage control and inventory accuracy in designated areas by following security protocols and timely execution of price changes, product transfers, and damage processes.
Promote team knowledge of inventory management, asset protection procedures, and safety guidelines.