Now Hiring - Diamond Vault Jewelers - Experienced Jewelry Sales Associate / Gemologist in Sarasota, FL

Full description of the position

Experienced Jewlery Sales Associate / Gemologist JOB DESCRIPTION Diamond Vault, with its landmark location in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking motivated sales professionals with strong jewelry knowledge and experience. As the premier fine jeweler in SW Florida, Diamond Vault's showroom houses a regionally-unrivaled selection of diamond jewelry, loose diamonds, custom jewelry, Swiss watches, and estate pieces. Join us as we continue to offer the best quality, value and service to our clients, while we grow with and enrich our local community. QUALITIES

• Friendly with professional attitude, appearance, demeanor, and respectable confidence.
• Dependable, punctual, trustworthy, and honest.
• Organized and motivated with effective communication skills.
• Commitment to learn and grow professionally. RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess customer needs and encourage interest in merchandise using experience and understanding of industry trends. Provide excellent customer service in a professional manner with the ability to confidently and respectably engage a diverse clientele.
• Process repair orders, complete sales using POS software, and follow similar day-to-day procedures.
• Purchase jewelry for refinement by identifying metals, evaluating diamonds and gemstones, and presenting offers per commodity values.
• Assist with store openings and closings, inventory management, and merchandising.
• Be knowledgeable about or be willing to gain knowledge of diamonds, precious metals, and color gemstones.
• Understand full range of showroom merchandise, special order, valuation, and custom work possibilities. REQUIREMENTS
• 2-5 years minimum experience in fine jewelry sales.
• Aptitude with computer operating systems and basic programs.
• Applicants with Graduate Gemologist degrees or other industry-specific credentials are most desirable and these qualifications will be considered in lieu of sales experience requirements.
• Extremely promising applicants with less experience may be considered for a Sales Assistant role.
• Must have the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25lbs.
• Be able to stand for all or most of a work shift. COMPENSATION PACKAGE
• Annual

Compensation

: $45,000 $85,000

• Other Pay: Paid holidays; performance bonuses

Benefits

: Employer-paid medical insurance; 401(K) with employer match; Optional dental, vision, and supplementary benefits.

• IMPORTANT: Absolutely no unsolicited telephone calls, drop-ins or agencies. Any application via these means will be immediately disregarded. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• Do you have Gemology credentials (Gemological Institute of America, GIA or American Gem Society, AGS)?
• Are you aware this is a full-time only opportunity and not part-time or seasonal?
• Are your compensation expectations within the range listed for this position? Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required) Experience:
• fine jewelry sales: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person