2017-01-08

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Department: FMJ Store
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: JLY Manager
Position Supervises: N/A
Pay Level: N/A – hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Non-union

Position Summary:

Fred Meyer Jewelers Sales Associates are dynamic, driven and creative individuals who help turn our customers life’s occasions into celebrations with a timeless gift of fine jewelry. Our Sales Associates engage customers in such a manner as to create a desire for and make our products as relevant, exciting and accessible to as many people as possible every day. We provide training on sales techniques, product knowledge, and skills to help you, our sales professionals, be successful and create a refreshing and uplifting shopping experience for our customers.

We value respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service

Create an uplifting experience for our Customers

Talk with and listen to Customers to learn more about them

Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to all customers when presenting merchandise

Advise customers on quality, cuts, and/or value of jewelry and gems and assist in selecting mountings and/or settings for gems

Suggest designs for custom jewelry

Deliver warranty and protection plans to customers

Gift wrap merchandise for customers

Perform cashier functions and take payment or obtain credit authorization

Inspect and clean customers’ jewelry

Estimate jewelry and watch repairs

Perform watch battery replacements and watch band adjustments

Display merchandise and promotional materials in accordance with corporate merchandising plans

Perform business opening and closing procedures as outlined in Policy and Procedures Guide

Perform basic housekeeping, such as vacuuming carpet, cleaning display surfaces, cleaning merchandise, and washing windows

Maintain profitability of location through sales and proper shrink and expense control

Participate in the inventory process

Complete case counts

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Commitment to excellence, desire to grow and ability to provide refreshing shopping experience

Goal oriented and sales driven and passion to succeed

Minimum 18 years of age

Ability to pass drug test

Ability to work weekends and holidays on a regular basis

Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis

Maintain confidentiality

Accuracy/attention to detail

Desired Previous Job Experience:

Sales, retail and/or jewelry experience is preferred, but not required.

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Part-Time
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: Midwest

States: Indiana
Keywords: Sales associate, fine jewelry, retail, customer service, part time

Jobs at Fred Meyer Jewelers: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 325 stores across the United States, Fred Meyer Jewelers offers employment opportunities in Sales, Store Management, Regionals Supervision as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise, store operations, marketing, eCommerce, real estate development and administrative support.  We are always searching for individuals who share our vision of: turning life’s occasions into celebrations with a timeless gift of fine jewelry. If you want to help make fine jewelry as relevant, exciting and accessible to as many people possible every day, you have found a home and the right opportunity with Fred Meyer Jewelers.

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes:  IN || Fort Wayne || 5725 Coventry Lane || 46804 || Fred Meyer and Littman Jewelers || CareerBuilder; None || Customer Service; Jewelry || Employee || Non-Exempt || Part-Time || None

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