Retail Store Manager

Retail Store Manager - Charlotte, NC

The Retail Store Manager will build, lead and mentor a team of dedicated Customer Experience Assistants, Jewelry Consultants, and Concierges responsible for meeting quarterly sales targets and delivering exceptional service to Brilliant Earth customers.

As the team’s leader, you will foster an environment of partnership & positivity, bias toward action, and commitment to the customer.

The Retail Store Manager leads the team to achieve and exceed sales goals, directly impacting the growth of the company and the individual team members.

We are searching for a motivated and dedicated team leader to drive success.

The ideal candidate will be able to work a full-time schedule of Sunday-Thursday. This role is in-office at our Charlotte, NC showroom location.

What You’ll Do :

• Recruit and lead a team of Customer Experience Assistants in a fast-paced, omni-channel environment, focused on achieving sales targets and team KPIs.
• Drive strong showroom sales performance by : demonstrating a robust understanding of business processes, priorities and KPIs, disseminating information to the team and closely coaching each team member to achieve performance goals.
• Consistently seek ways to improve the customer experience by designing and implementing efficiency improvement initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Partner with our customer care team to problem-solve customer experience escalations, ensuring the best possible experience for all customers.
• Maintain an efficient and highly functional showroom and office, ensuring that the team is meeting the highest standards of customer service.
• Respond to customer inquiries over phone, email and live chat.
• Conduct in-person customer appointments to present jewelry in our private showroom, creating a truly personalized experience in a luxury goods environment.
• Partner with Workforce Operations Analysts to create and maintain a team schedule to provide coverage for all necessary duties and appointments.
• Maintain a luxury environment in the showroom and uphold visual merchandising and retail operations standards, including planogram maintenance and updates, seasonal roll-outs, decor and signage maintenance and regular cross-functional reviews / checkpoints.
• Collaborate across departments, including operations, merchandising, retail operations, marketing, HR and customer care.

What You Have :

• A passion for the customer. You don’t just like to help you go above and beyond to provide the best possible experience to each customer that comes through the door.
• A drive to exceed goals. You love a good challenge! You’re a self-proclaimed over-achiever on a mission to help your team exceed their sales targets.
• It’s all in the details. When it comes to our customer’s biggest moments, you know it’s the little things that count the most.

You have a passion for process and a keen eye for detail in a fast-moving work environment.

• Communication is Key. You have a way with words. Whether you’re interacting with a customer or teammate in person, via email, or by chat, you’re clear and concise.
• An Eye for Innovation. You’re a creative thinker who brings new ideas to the table.
• Master of Collaboration. You’re a team player. You believe that in order to transform the jewelry industry, we all have to work together!
• A Passion for Leadership. You have an open, positive, and collaborative leadership style and a desire to develop your team.

You’re a Great Fit if You Have :

• Experience managing people in retail or direct-to-consumer sales, ecommerce and / or luxury product experience a plus
• BA degree or equivalent, preferred
• Ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment
• Exceptional time management skills and accountability
• Robust CRM software experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit / self-starter
• Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, inclusion and workplace belonging concepts
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products

What We Offer

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including :

• Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
• 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.
• Paid Time Off. We know it’s important to recharge and relax - you'll accrue 3 weeks of PTO in your first year.
• Sales Incentive Programs. Quarterly and annual bonuses for achieving sales targets.
• Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
• Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
• Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24 / 7 access to counseling.
• Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.
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