Fine Jewelry Sales Associate

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMax's is a fine jewelry boutique, specializing in artisan made items. We also sell some gift items and items for the home, as well as fine specialty chocolates from around the world. Our jewelry sales make up more than 75% of our total sales volume. Our jewelry is unique to our customers given that it is not widely distributed in the Twin Cities or Minnesota and in that it is either made by the designer him/herself or by the small team of artisan jewelers with whom they work. None of the work is sent overseas to be made in a jewelry "factory".Max's is focused on providing top-notch customer service/care to our guests. We sell on a team basis and all sales associates are required to work in a collaborative manner. Candidates to be considered must have excellent communication skills and be energetic and friendly. We pride ourselves on offering our guests a "no-pressure" environment. Compensation is an hourly wage and employees are offered a quarterly bonus based on their percentage of total hours worked and the store reaching quarterly growth goals. This is not a commissioned sales position and that will not be considered.We are looking for a candidate to fill 1 part time position. Anyone who will be considered for joining the Max's team must be passionate about outstanding design and quality craftsmanship, and have experience in the broader arts and design industries. While this could include the jewelry industry, this is not a must. Other relevant industries/experience include: high-end/luxury clothing design or sales, home decor design or sales, photography or art gallery sales. Our sales associates must be interested in becoming highly knowledgeable about the products we sell and comfortable conveying product information to our customers. Consideration will be given to those with retail experience. A successful candidate is one who possesses a positive outlook and demeanor, self-confidence, and is a motivated self-starter. Hirees are expected to become proficient with our automated point-of-sale system, participate in daily inventory activities, help with all opening and closing tasks including store set-up and break-down, and restock supplies. They will take their day-to-day direction from the manager on our staff. Ideally, this candidate will also have experience in social media -- both in the creation of content as well as the mechanics of social media platforms.Part time employees will be scheduled for approximately 12-24 hours/week, and are required to work at least 2-3 Saturdays per month. Those closing the store typically leave between 6:30 - 7:00.To apply, please email us a cover letter along with a resume, telling us why you are the right candidate to join our team. We will contact you if we believe that there may potentially be a good fit between you and our organization. Note that our recruiting process includes a minimum of two reference checks, as well as a review of credit history and a criminal background check. Absolutely no phone calls will be accepted about this job.Job Type: Part-timeBenefits:Employee discountPaid holidaysWork Location: In person