We are looking for a responsible, results-driven, and highly motivated Sales Associate who is ready to take on all sales responsibilities from providing appropriate product solutions for our customers to nurturing them through the purchase flow from start to finish. Our ideal candidate will uphold the ideals and standards of our company and will constantly strive to meet all sales goals and exceed customer expectations. We are looking for a person who will deliver exceptional service with an eye to making this a career.Responsibilities:Welcomes customers by greeting them, and advises customers by providing information on productsSell merchandise to consistently meet or exceed sales goals and the client's expectationsProvide outstanding customer service and a high-quality shopping experience to grow the customer baseCreate relationships with customers by building rapport and determining their needs, wants, and desiresSending appropriate thank you notes or making follow-up phone calls and emails to maintain relationshipsKeeps clientele informed of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interestContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededUnderstand and utilize policies and procedures to be proficient in handling customer transactions and solving customer service issues appropriatelyPerform store set-up and closing operations, including opening and closing the storePerform basic store maintenance, merchandising, and other required activities to keep the store clean, safe and invitingAdditional responsibilities as neededQualifications:Listening, customer service, meeting sales goals, selling to customer needs, product knowledge, people skills, high energy, dependability, general math skills, verbal communication, strong communication and organizational skills requiredPrevious sales experience preferred we can teach product knowledgeCommitted to continuous education through training, seminars and conferencesA positive attitude and upbeat personality will go far as well as a smile always on displayComputer knowledge requiredNeed to be willing to work our current hours of Tuesday through Saturday, with expanded hours through the holidaysAbility to work in a beautiful environment for a small business with a fantastic work-life balance that provides you a place to growAbout Company:We are an established family-owned jewelry store located in downtown Ripon, WI. We have generations of customers who call us their family jeweler and we love what we do. We believe in constant professional growth and we are always improving our processes and technology, and staying on-trend with inventory and styles. Our culture is one of teamwork, fun, and professionalism. We offer quality of life benefits including flexible scheduling, holiday and vacation pay, paid industry training, health insurance, and a generous employee purchasing program. We also offer an upside earning potential based on sales and clienteling ability with a generous profit-sharing program.