Full Time Jewelry Sales Associate
About The Position
Ben Bridge Jeweler is seeking a full-time Sales Associate for its store in Anchorage. The company has been in business for over 110 years, is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and operates more than thirty stores across the United States. It aims to provide customers with a quality experience and jewelry they will treasure for generations, building relationships so customers return to the same jeweler throughout their lives. Sales Associates are energetic, self-starting, and committed to creating memorable customer experiences. They enjoy jewelry and building lasting relationships, work independently and in small, close-knit teams, and present merchandise with enthusiasm and creativity. The ideal candidate has experience selling fine jewelry, watches, or other luxury goods. The full-time hourly schedule is designed to provide flexible staffing during key events and peak selling times. Compensation is $17–$21 per hour, plus a monthly sales bonus based on individual sales and store performance. Final pay depends on factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Benefits include health and welfare benefits, monthly incentives and SPIFFs, employee merchandise discounts, paid training, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Paid training includes Gemological Institute of America certification after completion of one year of service.
Requirements
- Be goal-oriented and sales-driven, with a passion for exceeding expectations.
- Have a positive, enthusiastic, team-spirited work style and exhibit company core values.
- Be committed to outstanding customer service.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and high integrity.
- Be flexible with the work schedule, including holidays.
- Have excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills and be fluent in English.
- Have at least 2 years of retail selling experience, or a combination of 3 or more years of customer service experience and education.
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Wear professional attire.
Nice To Haves
- Fine jewelry and/or watch sales experience, or other luxury sales experience.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Develop authentic customer relationships by assessing needs, making personalized product recommendations, and creating memorable experiences.
- Build in-depth product knowledge and explain product features and benefits when presenting merchandise.
- Connect with existing and potential customers and maintain customer information using company-supported technology.
- Inspect and clean customers’ jewelry and consult on repairs for jewelry and timepieces.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Monthly sales bonus based on individual sales and store performance
- Monthly incentives and SPIFFs
- Employee merchandise discounts
- Paid training
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
- Gemological Institute of America certification following completion of one year of service
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
