Assistant General Manager - Jared Jewelers - Buckhead Loop

Jared Assistant General Manager

Title: Jared Assistant General Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Reporting to this Position: All store personnel in the General Manager's absence

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Information Security Privacy Awareness Quiz with a passing score
• Completion of Safety First Quiz (Akron-Based Team Members) or the 2016 Safety Curriculum (Dallas-Based Team Members with a passing score
• No Code of Conduct written counseling within the past six months
• Meets all expectations (Akron-based Team Members) or Achieved Requirements (Dallas-based Team Members) on last Performance Appraisal
• Completion of Minimum Training Requirements training module (Found on Signet Learning Portal) and completion of the Minimum Training Requirements Quiz with a passing score.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence.
• Contributes to an environment of total customer satisfaction by making the customer's needs the first priority.
• Exerts maximum effort to achieve store sales projections.
• Assists in maintaining daily focus among all associates on standards achievement.
• Assists in enforcing all policies and procedures to assure store profits by controlling markdowns, store expenses, and payroll.
• Assists the General Manager in sales training, store meetings, and role plays as directed by the General Manager.
• Assists the General Manager in the recruiting and selection of personnel. Interviews and screens as necessary.
• Understands and enforces all store policies and practices. Protects the Company's interests at all times.
• Learns all features and benefits of the merchandise. Provides expert knowledge regarding quality, value, warranties and services. Completes Diamontology and GIA Gemology courses.
• Acts in a manner to earn the respect of others. Maintains a neat, professional appearance.
• Projects a positive, enthusiastic attitude to inspire and motivate others to achieve store goals. Encourages and promotes a cooperative, team spirited work atmosphere among fellow Team Members.
• Consistently monitors the flow of customers at each counter and identifies when to shift personnel from one department to another to provide superior customer service.
• Investigates and handles customer complaints quickly, efficiently, and courteously.
• Assists in implementing and administering merchandise and advertising programs, merchandise displays in showcases and inventories as directed. Reports customer comments and requests to management.
• Monitors the saleability of merchandise by spot checking cases and displays for proper tickets that are clean and legible. Also ensure that merchandise is properly displayed.
• Develops a full understanding of all sales, credit, administrative and security policies, procedures and duties. Develops a full understanding of store promotions (i.e., credit programs and special events).
• Assists General Manager in the supervision of sales, office and inventory personnel. Recommends promotions when appropriate.
• Develops technical knowledge of repairs and custom design services. Estimates cost on watch and jewelry repairs. Executes minor repairs as needed.
• Assists in monitoring the inventory control function, as directed by the General Manager.
• Assists in store maintenance, both inside and outside, by delegating or performing these duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all established security and loss prevention policies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to achieve outstanding sales performance.
• Professional approach and image.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Tactful, friendly in dealing with others; team spirited work style.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to accept responsibility, make decisions, and delegate when appropriate.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent floor awareness to provide superior customer service.
• Willingness to work under immediate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to be of service to others.
• Excellent product knowledge.
• Willingness to exert time and effort necessary to attain goals.
• Reliable and dependable.

Work Schedule:

• During non-peak periods, general managers should aim for a five-day, 40-hour work week.
• Schedule based on the right time to effectively run your business.
• A combination of both opening and closing shifts should be scheduled throughout the week, keeping in mind:
• Operating hours, sales requirements, customer traffic, proper store coverage and time to coach, train and develop your team.

NOTE: Hours will increase during peak selling periods.

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees.