Jewelry Sales Part Time
About The Position
Our company is seeking a self-driven and customer-oriented Jewelry Sales Associate to join our team. As a Jewelry Sales Associate, you are the expert for fine jewelry sales and consignment. You’ll guide clients through high-emotion purchases, evaluate and price pieces for consignment, and help build a loyal, repeat client base for the jewelry department. You’ll be the Jewelry Manager’s key sales ally: they set the overall strategy, pricing framework, and profit goals; you help execute on the floor, bring insight from client conversations, and support collection evaluations and consignment intake. Together, you’ll create an environment where clients feel both excited and safe making significant jewelry decisions.
Requirements
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of pricing, profit margin, and markdowns
- Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles in jewelry, GIA or similar gemology coursework is a plus
- Previous retail sales experience, preferably in jewelry or luxury goods
- Strong active networks (NPA members welcome)
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and contributing to team goals
- Experience using POS systems and handling basic inventory processes
- Familiarity with consignment, estate buying, or antique/vintage jewelry is a strong plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Nice To Haves
- GIA or similar gemology coursework is a plus
- Familiarity with consignment, estate buying, or antique/vintage jewelry is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Welcome clients warmly, build rapport quickly, and lead them through our consignment process from discovery to close
- Present fine and estate jewelry to customers with clear explanations of materials, craftsmanship, provenance, and value, helping them to find the perfect pieces of jewelry
- Conduct in-store appointments to review collections and identify consignment opportunities
- Support strategic pricing by providing input on market demand, condition, and comparables; confidently discuss pricing and value with clients
- Use negotiation techniques to reach win-win outcomes, defending fair prices, offering alternatives, and avoiding unnecessary discounting
- Share time at the front door when the Greeter needs a break or a day off
- Collaborate on events, social media content, and local outreach to bring in new clients and consignors
- Process transactions accurately and efficiently using our point-of-sale system
- Maintain your client book to ensure repeat business: record key dates and preferences, follow up after purchases, invite clients to events, and stay in touch about new pieces
- Assist with inventory management and staging of merchandise
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your product knowledge and sales skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
