At Blue Nile, we believe that love deserves better. We are passionately driven to reimagine the fine jewelry experiences and disrupt the jewelry industry. From engagements to anniversaries, from welcoming a new child to the family to celebrating a promotion, from holidays to birthdays, at Blue Nile we celebrate all stories of love. We bring a modern approach to life's most important traditions because our customers deserve better. They deserve an exceptional experience. One that leaves them feeling happy and confident that they've found the perfect piece for their love. We live by our values - As One Team we work together to win. We are Customer Obsessed, passionately and transparently helping our customers to find their perfect piece. We act with Speed and Quality with attention to every detail and are Driven to Disrupt; our curiosity, creativity and willingness to test and learn drives our business. Blue Nile is looking for a Part Time Sales Associate who is eager for an exciting opportunity to join our retail show room in Washington Square Mall in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate understands the white glove culture and has a passion to educate customers about jewelry purchases. A Sales Associate at Blue Nile is outgoing, passionate and strives to help others. The company's Customer Service goal is to enhance and grow the brand connection experience for customers. Sales Associates do this through being professional, accessible, enthusiastic, and interested in a career that creates a"Jeweler for Life" relationship with Blue Nile. Responsibilities: Demonstrate exceptional Customer Service and continually develop your product knowledge to educate customers Help create and maintain a store culture focused on the customer, enhance the buying experience and build relationships that lead to long term business growth Communicate the Blue Nile Difference, instilling trust and confidence in our brand Proactively follow up on all work requests within Blue Nile's service level standards Effectively resolve complex customer service challenges, finding solutions which exceed customer expectations Communicate accurate information and set clear expectations for customers, ensuring an on-brand Blue Nile experience Proven aptitude to effectively and efficiently navigate through all computer systems Strong attention to detail and high integrity Continuously maintain excellent attendance and punctuality Qualifications: Previous retail sales or customer service experience required Jewelry experience a plus but not required Excellent interpersonal, creative problem solving, organizational and time management skills Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills Ability to work within deadlines in a fast paced environment Strong computer, typing/keyboarding and data entry skills Ability to stand for extended periods of time Flexibility and willingness to adjust to scheduling needs, particularly during retail peak seasons Authorized to work in the U.S What we offer: Competitive Salaries Employee Discount Employee Referral Bonus