Now Hiring - Sales Associate in Mundelein, IL

Bay Area Diamond Company, headquartered in Green Bay, WI is a leading diamond and engagement ring retail store and is expanding on its success by opening its third location in Mundelein, IL. We seek sales professionals to join our team in Mundelein selling fine jewelry and repairs, with an emphasis on diamonds and engagement rings. The ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, intuitive, and hard-working. We promote a team environment and support each other daily. This position reports to a highly experienced store manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Achieve personal and store sales goals by demonstrating strong personal selling skills.
• Actively work with your clients, building a network of referrals and securing appointments and sales to celebrate major life events.
• Continuously improve your product knowledge and sales skills.
• Maintain a professional work environment and communicate openly with other sales associates and management.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to read people and communicate effectively
• Flexibility to sell to a variety of personalities
• Ability to multi-task and change gears quickly
• Proficient computer and smart-phone skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving policies and procedures
• Proven history of achieving sales goals in a retail jewelry environment is desirable, but not a must
• Superior communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, Saturdays, and holidays

We will train on all aspects of the position, including salesmanship, jewelry knowledge, gem knowledge, and procedures.

The culture at Bay Area Diamond Company is a fun, fast, and exciting environment. We laugh and have a great time daily. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, team player, and forever learner.

Bay Area Diamond Company offers a generous compensation package that includes hourly pay inclusive of commission, holiday pay, sick pay, vacation pay, a retirement plan with company match, profit sharing, a health plan, and an employee purchasing program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mundelein, IL 60060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location