** Do you have a passion for fine jewelry and creating unforgettable experiences? Are you looking for a career where relationships, craftsmanship, and exceptional service truly matter? Let's talk! **
About Us
Holly McHone Jewelers is an independent, family-owned jewelry store located in historic downtown Astoria, and we are celebrating our 22nd year of living and working in this beautiful community. As the jeweler of choice in Astoria, we excel at finding our clients the perfect piece of jewelry, including diamonds and bridal jewelry, while also promoting our custom jewelry design service. We also provide jewelry repair services and can revitalize any piece of jewelry in our on-site shop.
Why Astoria?
Located where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Astoria offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, historic charm, and small-town community. For those seeking a slower pace of life without sacrificing culture, recreation, or opportunity, Astoria is an exceptional place to call home. We welcome applications from candidates outside the Astoria area who are interested in relocating to the Oregon Coast.
Job Brief
We’re looking for a motivated and personable Sales Professional to join our team of jewelry experts.
In this role, you’ll help customers discover the perfect pieces to celebrate life’s most special moments. From guiding them through our exquisite collections to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable purchasing experience, you’ll be at the heart of delivering exceptional service. Your role will be key in upholding our company’s standards of elegance and excellence while achieving sales goals.
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Responsibilities
- Welcomes customers by greeting them.
- Advises customers by providing information on products.
- Sell merchandise to consistently meet or exceed sales expectations.
- Provide outstanding customer service and a high-quality shopping experience to grow customer base.
- Documents sale by creating or updating customer profile records.
- Processes payments by totaling purchases; processing checks, cash, and store or other credit cards.
- Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Understand and utilize policies and procedures to be proficient in handling customer transactions and solving customer service issues appropriately.
- Perform store set up and closing operations, including opening and closing office area, and moving jewelry to and from store safe and display areas.
- Perform basic store maintenance, merchandising,and other required activities to keep store clean, safe, and inviting.
Requirements
- Keen Listening skills, Customer Service, Meeting Sales Goals, Selling to Customer Needs, Product Knowledge, People Skills, High Energy Level, Dependability, General Math Skills, Verbal Communication, Job Knowledge, Strong Communication & Organizational Skills required.
- Previous jewelry experience with an Independent Jewelry store preferred. We will train an otherwise exceptional candidate.
- Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, conferences, and online coursework.
Relocation Expense Reimbursement requirements
- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience selling fine jewelry
- Diamond, Color gemstone, and jewelry basics training by GIA, etc.
- Experience with jewelry store point of sale systems such as "The Edge"
- Experience with Clienteling
- Experience with Social Media advertising including Instagram and TikTok.
Store Hours
- Tuesday through Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Extended hours are possible for peak selling seasons
Benefits
- Health Service
- PTO
- Employee Discount
Pay range based on experience
If you’re excited about fine jewelry, love building meaningful customer relationships, and are ready to grow your career in a rewarding industry, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Shift:
Experience:
- Jewelry sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
