We are seeking a Sales Associate for our Sarasota location. We are looking for strong sales associate that can provide a great experience for guests and customers for a jewelry store and to maximize profitability by achieving daily performance objectives. The Sales Associate will approach potential clients, offering advice, helping hesitant customers make a decision and closing sales. Primary responsibilities: • The sales associate is the first person and the last person that our customer interacts with during their experience in our store. The perfect candidate would be one that would bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his or her role as well as being knowledgeable about the products that are being sold. • Process sales invoices, repair invoices and customer layaway and special orders. • Follow up on repair invoices for vendor pricing, customer pricing and customer delivery dates. • Coordinate customers pick up of repairs, special orders and layaways. • Assist in resolution of customer issues as they arise. • Interact with the customers and team members on the showroom floor. • Prepare and process customer credit applications. • Keep showroom presentable at all times. • Assist with complimentary jewelry cleaning and gift wrapping the merchandise upon client's request. • Assist with answering the phones at the store. • Maintain a customer log for follow up such as future sales, birthdays and anniversaries. • Stocking inventory in cases when the store receives new merchandise. • Set up display cases every morning and break them down at night ensuring all merchandise is secured. • Provide other related duties as assigned or requested. • Special projects assigned as needed. Qualifications: • Strong follow up skills required. • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills required. • Strong attention to detail required. • Strong communication skills required. • Strong computer skills required. • Ability to multi-task • Positive attitude. • Self-starter with strong time management skills required. • Punctuality is a must. • Honesty and Trustworthiness is a must.