Timeworks Store Manager

Ben Bridge Jeweler • Seattle, WA

37d • $81,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ben Bridge Jeweler has been in business for over 110 years and we are proud to be a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Ben Bridge Jeweler has thirty-two store locations across the United States. We are committed to serving our customers with quality jewelry that will be a memorable experience for generations. Jewelry is more than just an adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality and history. Its meaning only grows with time. We don’t sell to a customer just once; we want to be their jeweler for life! Ben Bridge Jeweler's Timeworks store in University Village in Seattle, WA is seeking a qualified Store Manager to join our team. Store Managers hire, train, develop and coach store Sales Associates through 1:1 reviews. They set performance goals to exceed sales targets. Our Store Managers are responsible for managing visual merchandising, store security and maintenance needs, team schedules, and expense control. They lead by example in sales and in creating an environment that engages customers in their store. They represent the Ben Bridge Jeweler brand. Our Store Managers are energetic and committed to creating unforgettable moments that leave lasting memories. They love fine timepieces.

Requirements

• 3 plus year retail management & customer service experience or 4 plus years’ experience in a selling setting
• Minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in selling luxury and/or lifestyle branded products
• Working experience of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated recruiting, interviewing, and staff planning skills
• Practiced strong communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate ongoing projects, plans, and teams
• Ability to brainstorm and problem-solve
• Works well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience with business acumen and key performance indicators
• Flexibility with work schedule, including holidays, is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus
• Some travel is required for this role

Responsibilities

• hire, train, develop and coach store Sales Associates through 1:1 reviews
• set performance goals to exceed sales targets
• managing visual merchandising
• store security and maintenance needs
• team schedules
• expense control
• lead by example in sales
• creating an environment that engages customers in their store
• represent the Ben Bridge Jeweler brand
• committed to creating unforgettable moments that leave lasting memories

Benefits

• This position includes base pay plus eligibility for a monthly bonus plan.
• As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for health and welfare benefits in addition to monthly incentives and SPIFFs.
• Other benefits include employee merchandise discounts, paid training and paid time off, such as: vacation, holidays, bereavement and jury duty.
• Paid gemology training includes certification from the Gemological Institute of America and American Gem Society.
• Non-gemological tuition reimbursement programs are also available (following completion of 90 days service time).
• In addition to our medical, dental and vision insurance, Ben Bridge Jeweler also offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees