Fine Jewelry Counter Manager - Full Time

Belk•Branson, MO

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. It calls for a competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission environment. This is an hourly position. The manager leads fine jewelry sales and service, supports associate learning and performance, and helps ensure an engaging, personalized omnichannel experience. The role also supports store fulfillment, fine jewelry operations and services, merchandising, inventory accuracy, shortage control, and adherence to security and safety procedures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail experience and a dedication to customer service excellence.
Ability to use data, guidance, and judgment to support timely, effective decisions that contribute to team and business success.
Skills and experience to perform the role and 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 throughout all store areas and remain accessible to customers.
Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for product, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Take ownership and initiative in achieving store objectives and personal and store key metrics.
Build genuine relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and the community.
Lead the team in excellent 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 strengthen 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 as a knowledgeable and trusted resource.
Support associate onboarding, teaching opportunities, and continued learning to enhance selling skills.
Hold team meetings and one-on-one touch bases with Fine Jewelry Associates and Sales Associates who support fine jewelry to review goals and performance.
Ensure associates are informed and confident discussing available inventory and assortment.
Use clienteling tools and technology to provide a personalized 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 as business needs change.
Lead shortage control and inventory accuracy in designated areas by following security protocols and completing price changes, product transfers, and damage processes on time.
Champion team knowledge of inventory management, asset protection procedures, and safety guidelines.