What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry?
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry has an immediate opening for a high energy and dynamic Sales Associate to join our family in our Burlington, VT Store. We pride ourselves on "anything for our customer" while building long-term client relationships in a family-friendly environment. If you enjoy delighting customers, while working with beautiful jewelry and luxury watches, please apply now!
Responsibilities include actively selling and assisting customers; contributing to team efforts to achieve company objectives; building customer base and compiling customer info; learning product to provide expert advice; and meeting sales goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clearly understand daily sales objective and how it relates to weekly and monthly targets.
- Clienteling - focus on developing long term relationships with the client so that they are more likely to think about visiting and buying from the store in the future.
- Attend training session to increase product knowledge.
- Readily accept and incorporate constructive advice given by managers on how to improve sales performance.
- Understand local competition as it relates to special promotions and pricing.
- Work as a team with management and co-workers to achieve personal and store goals.
- Acquire, build and maintain an active client base.
- Create an exceptional in-store experience with a professional, approachable, knowledgeable and gracious demeanor.
- Work with Sales Manager to ensure that all counters (house and international brands) are, at all times, clean and attractive.
- Set-up cases and windows.
- Attendance is a crucial part of performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3-5 years sales/retail experience, selling in the luxury market.
- Jewelry and luxury timepiece experience is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.
- Must have a polished and professional appearance with a positive attitude.
- Self-motivated.
- A willingness to learn and master product information.
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Location: Burlington, Vermont
- Hourly Wage is based on experience
- Bonus Plan
- Medical, dental, life
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- fine jewelry and luxury timepiece: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person