Job Description Assistant Managers at Helzberg Diamonds must demonstrate strong sales knowledge and training ability to assist the retail store in achieving sales goals. Assistant Managers take part in directing the daily retail operations of the store, while progressing through company training programs in preparation for a Store Manager position.Key Responsibilities Ability to generate sales to exceed personal sales goalsAbility to work as a team in a sales presentation to overcome customers objections and close additional salesDevelop selling skills in team members to achieve store goalsProviding first response to difficult associate and/or customer interactions in the Store Manager's absenceAbility to provide outstanding customer service to each and every Helzberg Diamonds' guestAssist the Store Manager in recruiting top-performing associatesRequired Experience and Education Required Experience: 1 to 3 years. Required Education: High School.The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Proven history of selling in a commission environmentAbility to supervise others to achieve resultsSuperior communication skillsFlexibility to work with a variety of personalitiesOne to three years of jewelry retail experienceBachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to relocate is a plusMust be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidaysPay and Benefits Pay range is $17.00 to $23.00 hourly (or specific county/city minimum wage). This information is posted pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act to provide Illinois applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.Successful candidates may be able to participate in incentive compensation or short‑term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.Helzberg Diamonds offers a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of employees and their families, including medical, dental, vision plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401(k) savings plan, employee discount program and more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See for additional details.Auto req ID 6745BRLocation 54-White OaksCity and State Springfield, IL#J-18808-Ljbffr
This is special. This is Helzberg Diamonds.
There's something extraordinary about being a part of the team at Helzberg Diamonds. It's something you can feel. It's warm…friendly…like being part of a family. It's a place where success is shared and tradition is valued. Where we WOW our customers by exceeding expectations and treat them—and each other—the way we would want to be treated ourselves: honestly and fairly.
We have a fun, welcoming experience that makes customers and Associates alike genuinely happy. Can you imagine yourself working in an atmosphere like this?
This is tradition
The Helzberg Diamonds name stands for quality and service since 1915. As a member of the prosperous Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, today we have stores across the nation. And, the values that have made us America's favorite diamond family for nearly a century—values like quality, integrity, respect, and passion for the business —continue to drive our success.
This is Commitment
We've made a solid success of our business by being totally committed to our customers and our values, as well as our Associates. While loyalty isn't a word you hear very often these days, you will hear it often at Helzberg Diamonds, because we value it and our culture inspires it.