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Jewelry Operations Associate

Saks / Neiman Marcus

Newport Beach, CAFull-time$19.61–24.51/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.61–24.51/hr
Location
Newport Beach, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Jewelry Operations Associate supports operational functions of the Jewelry Department under the direction of the Jewelry Selling Manager. The role handles merchandise processing, returns and transfers, repairs, trunk shows, case counts, inventory maintenance, and communications with the Corporate Buying Team. It also assists the selling team and supports department needs. The posting seeks the ability to quickly learn systems, jewelry standards, and IT applications, and accepts a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems LearningJewelry StandardsIT Applications

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences. Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

Under direction from the Jewelry Selling Manager, the Jewelry Operations Associate is responsible for supporting all operational functions of the Jewelry Department, including but not limited to processing new merchandise, processing return to vendor and transfer transactions, processing repairs, organizing trunk shows, performing daily case counts and inventory maintenance, and conducting special communications with the Corporate Buying Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Receive, verify, and properly book all jewelry in accordance with company standards (photocopy all fine jewelry, reconcile all PO issues with the buying office)
  • Ensure all merchandise is entered into the case count system after it has been received
  • Retrieve and process all merchandise to be returned to the vendor or transferred in accordance with company standards (properly pack merchandise, retrieve a tracking number for all outbound shipments)
  • Maintain a repair log, check merchandise in/out and track all repairs sent to the vendor or local shop
  • Submit repair invoices with proper documentation to Accounts Payable
  • Receive all merchandise for trunk shows and verify the number and condition of the pieces against the manifest list
  • Assist in trunk show set-up/take-down, compile results and recap the trunk show business
  • Ensure case counts are completed and all discrepancies are reconciled
  • Reticket all merchandise without tickets (returns or anything with a non-readable tag)
  • Prepare all special order requests and submit to buyers
  • Assist Selling Manager and associates on the selling floor as necessary
  • Ensure the department is stocked with supplies
  • Other store initiatives as assigned by management
  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • Ability to quickly learn systems, jewelry standards, and IT applications
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

  • An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Salary Range $19.61 - $24.51* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,759 open Retail Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.61–24.51/hr
  • California median$19/hr162 hourly ranges
  • US median$17–19/hr1,475 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.06/hr, is 14% above the California median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Retail Operations hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 224 open Retail Operations jobs in California and 2,759 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Retail Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,459 postings).
Education
44 of the 2,759 open Retail Operations jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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