Assistant Manager - Ernest Jones in Reading

Assistant Manager - Ernest Jones in Reading

Reading Full-Time 24000 - 28000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Signet Jewelers Ltd.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Store Manager and lead a customer-first team in achieving sales targets.
  • Company: Join Ernest Jones, a leading name in luxury jewellery with a focus on customer experience.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and a minimum of 33 days holiday each year.
  • Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that helps customers celebrate special moments with exquisite jewellery.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership skills in retail and a passion for coaching and developing team members.

The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.

As Assistant Store Manager here at Ernest Jones you’ll join the team in a local store and support our Store Manager in achieving the store’s targets. You’ll promote a sales culture in‑store, build and inspire a strong customer‑first team and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. You’ll role‑model selling skills, coach and inspire your team through great leadership, and adopt a proactive approach to sales management.

You’ll run the store when the Store Manager is not present and will plan, adjust priorities and organise activities regularly. You’ll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients so that when they make a special purchase from our breathtaking collection of exquisite diamonds, watch brands or luxury jewellery, you guide them with your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion.

Qualifications

  • Inspirational leadership credentials with an impressive track record in retail Assistant / Store Management
  • A commercially savvy approach with a drive to continuously improve and deliver outstanding results
  • Great experience of coaching and motivating others with a passion for developing team members to reach their full potential
  • An interest in the Jewellery industry and a real appreciation for our products with a passion to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love

Benefits

  • Competitive salary including sales incentives
  • Generous discount of up to 30% off our products from day one
  • An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team
  • Retirement Savings plans offering flexibility in how you save for the future
  • Immediate Life Assurance from day one
  • A minimum of 33 days holiday per year
  • Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression
  • Health and Wellbeing Scheme
  • Financial Wellbeing scheme
  • Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart
  • Real Rewards – exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

Contact Details:

Signet Jewelers Ltd. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Manager - Ernest Jones in Reading

Leadership Skills
Sales Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Customer Relationship Management
Retail Management
Team Development
Commercial Awareness