Store Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Assist the store manager with daily tasks. Act as the supervisor for the location in the absence of the store manager. Maximize financial performance of the store. Assist the store manager to achieve growth and sales targets by successfully managing and motivating sales team. Create an emotional connection between Fred Meyer Jewelers and our customers through engagement and communication, during every shopping occasion in store and online. Achieve personal sales targets. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. Our associates receive comprehensive benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Based in Portland, Oregon with nearly 130 stores across the United States, Fred Meyer Jewelers offers employment opportunities in Sales, Store Management, District Supervision as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise, store operations, marketing, eCommerce and administrative support. We are always searching for individuals who share our vision to be the jewelry of choice for all of life's occasions. If you want to deliver the friendliest jewelry experience, conveniently located where you already shop, you have found a home and the right opportunity with Fred Meyer Jewelers. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible
• Eligible for commission and other incentives based on sales goals
• Associate discounts on jewelry and in host store

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for our associates and customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Desired Previous Job Experience:
• Knowledge of Fred Meyer Jewelers policies, procedures
• Management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, First Place, Act , Intranet
• Experience directing/participating on project teams
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of 6 months Fred Meyer experience and 1 year jewelry sales experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Diamond Council of America (DCA) courses completed within a year from being hired to this position

Essential Job Functions:
• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Maintain profitability of location through sales and proper shrink and expense control
• Achieve personal sales targets by turning every customers lifes meaningful moments into a celebration by offering a fine jewelry experience that is approachable, special and lasting
• Support store manager in training and development of sales professionals; follow-up on initial onboarding training of new team members
• Achieve personal targets that drive sales (e.g., credit applications, protection plan and Diamond Design Parties)
• Foster life-long emotional connections with customers by clienteling
• Support the coordination of the operations functions
• Display merchandise and promotional materials in accordance with corporate merchandising plans
• Advise customers on quality, cuts, and/or value of jewelry and gems and assist in selecting mountings and/or settings for gems
• Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to customers when presenting merchandise
• Estimate repairs and inspect/clean customer jewelry
• Perform watch battery replacements and band adjustments
• Suggest designs for custom jewelry
• Follow receiving and processing procedures
• Maintain overstock/understock conditions to retain ordering system integrity
• Maintain daily/weekly sales and take appropriate action
• Respond to customer comments/complaints
• Complete customer incident and associate incident/accident report forms
• Participate in inventory process
• Complete case counts
• Assist with and process time and attendance
• Develop staff scheduling and enter weekly work schedule for associates
• Assist with special maintenance arrangements for location
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including holidays and overtime
• Travel to other store locations to provide back-up coverage on an occasional basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation