Sales Associate / Jewelry Consultant - Zales - Valley Plaza Mall - Bakersfield, CA

Summary: Signet Jewelers, through its brand Zales, is dedicated to empowering its jewelry consultants to help customers celebrate life and express love. The Sales Associate is responsible for engaging customers, understanding their needs, and providing a superior shopping experience while meeting sales goals. Responsibilities: - Engage customers in conversation to understand their needs and desires - Ability to present merchandise and share detailed information regarding features and benefits of products - Provide information regarding extended service plans and financing options - Meet individual and team sales goals Required Qualifications: - A desire to help our customers celebrate the special moments in their lives - Strong customer service, sales, retail and/or jewelry experience - Flexible availability to work during 'peak' retail hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays - A positive, customer-focused approach in delivering an exceptional customer experience - Strong communication and relational skills Required Skills: Customer service, Sales experience Important Skills: Retail experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Relational skills Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance (full-time team members), 401(k), Paid Time Off (full-time and part-time team members), Paid holidays (full-time team members), Tuition reimbursement, including DCA courses based on position, Training — Associate Training System, Management Training System, District Manager in Training, career development and more, Merchandise discounts, Incentive trips and contests