General Manager in Waiting - Jared Jewelers - Chicago, Illinois Area
About The Position
This developmental role offers high-potential leaders the opportunity to bring their experience and skills to Signet while learning the company and its culture, including the Signet Selling System. The team member serves as a Store Manager in Waiting (JC5) at a store location for up to six months, gaining knowledge of the company’s products and services. By the end of the six-month 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. The program develops and evaluates future retail leaders through hands-on experience in a store environment. Advancement depends on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and business needs. Those not selected for a leadership role at the end of the program will be placed into an appropriate Jewelry Consultant level based on qualifications, performance, and business needs, with any applicable compensation adjustment. Candidates should understand that the role is temporarily developmental and may lead to different outcomes at the end of the 180-day period. The 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 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
- Serve as a Store Manager in Waiting at a store location for up to six months.
- Gain knowledge of Signet's products and services and learn the Signet Selling System.
- Develop and demonstrate readiness for a retail leadership role through hands-on store experience.
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences and contribute to business results.
Benefits
- 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 the Associate Training System, Management Training System, and District Manager in Training.
- 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
