JEWELRY/DISTRICT SALES MANAGER (Finance)
Direct and supervise the activities of the store management and support associates. Meet financial goals. Verify that all standards and policies are followed in every store while modeling and instilling the Key's Values and Standards of Customer 1st. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer Jewelers merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer Jewelers customers in over 120 store locations throughout the United States.
Because Fred Meyer Jewelers is one of the largest and fastest growing jewelers in America, your career path, which can take you where you want to go. Whether your interest is to be a Sales Professional in the Northeast, a Store Manager in the Midwest or a Regional Supervisor in the Sun Belt ... chances are Fred Meyer Jewelers is there with exciting career opportunities for you.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer Jewelers family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Bachelor's Degree business or related field, plus five years of experience in sales and jewelry operations; or combination of relevant education and experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to continue education, as necessary
- Familiarity with jewelry terms and processes
- Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
- Demonstrated accuracy/attention to detail
Desired
- Any experience directing and participating on project teams
- Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
- Ability to operate the following: jeweler's loupe, diamond tweezers, gem scope- Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Create a selling culture where all team members are driven to provide an outstanding Customer 1st experience in order to exceed sales and performance expectations established by the senior leadership team
- Recruit, select, and develop talent within assigned market to build a strong sales team and future leadership for our brand
- Build diverse teams that reflect the community in which they serve
- Perform retail location inspections to review conditions, Customer 1st performance, merchandising standards, associate performance, and overall operations
- Lead training and development activities including product knowledge, selling skills, customer service, and leadership development
- Communicate with senior leadership regularly about team member engagement, customer satisfaction, competitive issues, and market specific trends
- Promote an open and inclusive work environment where associates are engaged and understand how their work supports the success of the brand
- Support the brand mission, vision, and value proposition in all facets of work
- Follow up promptly on all customer service complaints
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Maintain flexibility to work weekends and travel as needed
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
