General Manager in Waiting - Jared Jewelers - Chicago, Illinois Area

Jared Jewelers - Fountain Square Of Lombard - Lombard, IL

Full time

REQ_83418

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At Jared, we know that jewelry is more than a ring or pendant no matter how sparkling and brilliant. Which is why we empower every one of our jewelry consultants with the innovation, training and resources to help our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love in new and engaging ways. Jared is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love. Signet is also “Great Place to Work-Certified”™. There are brilliant career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

This position offers high-potential leaders the opportunity to bring their experience and skills to Signet. The goal is to introduce you to our company and culture while teaching you the Signet Selling System. In this role, you will serve as a Store Manager in Waiting (JC5) at one of our locations for up to six months, gaining knowledge of our products and services. By the end of the six-month introductory period, the team member must either transition into a leadership position with little to no compensation adjustment or move into another role aligned with their qualifications, with an appropriate compensation adjustment.

Qualifications:

• Previous management or leadership experience required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to pursue a management career with Signet.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work successfully in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving business results.

• Limited to external new hires only.

Program Expectations:

• The program is designed to develop and evaluate future retail leaders through hands-on experience in a store environment.

• Advancement into a leadership role is based on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and business needs.

• Team members who are not selected for a leadership role at the conclusion of the program will be placed into the appropriate Jewelry Consultant level based on qualifications, performance, and business needs, with any applicable compensation adjustment.

• Candidates should clearly understand program expectations, including the temporary developmental nature of the role and the potential outcomes at the end of the 180-day period.

A Sampling of our Total Rewards:

• Base pay, $24.04 – $32.60 plus commission on sales. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications

• 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

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.

Signet maintains an online registry system to encourage all interested employees to apply for careers in the management positions listed in this registry, and to ensure equal opportunities for advancement to all Signet employees. We particularly encourage women and minorities who are interested in management opportunities at Signet to participate in this program and use this online registry system to express your interest in a management position. Registration in this online system does not guarantee a promotion, but is necessary for consideration for any promotional opportunity to a management position listed in this registry.

Don't forget, w e have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here (https://www.signetjewelers.com/careers/) to link to our careers page!

At Signet, we realize we’re not just in the jewelry business – we’re in the relationship business. The diamonds and unique jewelry we sell are symbols of undeniable love and self-expression. They help inspire love and foster the kind of world we all want to live in.

We’re always looking for those rare gems who want to be a part of our purpose. We value our team members and empower them to play trusted roles in a highly personal and emotional customer experience. Maybe you have that sparkle.

Signet Jewelers is Great Place to Work-Certified™. We promote diversity at every level, value the differences between people and foster an environment of opportunity and acceptance for every Team Member in every facet of our organization.