Assistant Store Manager — Kay Jewelers, East Rutherford NJ

Core Responsibilities: Sales & Profit Goals: Assist the Store Manager in meeting individual and team sales projections on a daily basis. Customer Satisfaction: Contribute to an atmosphere of total customer satisfaction at every touchpoint. Team Development: Develop skills and product knowledge of team members through ongoing training and evaluation. Recruiting: Participate in the selection and onboarding of new team members. Compliance: Follow and enforce all company policies, procedures, and additional operational duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications: At least one year of retail experience required, preferably with a jeweler or specialty retailer. Working knowledge of POS terminals, scanners, and basic computer software and hardware. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, and schedule formats. Flexible availability to work days, nights, and weekends. Compensation &

Total Rewards: Base pay:$16.50 - $26.30 per hour, plus commission on sales. Final rate is based on experience and qualifications. Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for full-time team members. Retirement:401(k) plan. Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and paid holidays for full-time team members. Growth: Tuition reimbursement, DCA courses, Associate Training System, Management Training System, District Manager in Training, and Career Development programs.

Perks: Merchandise discounts, incentive trips, and contests. Company Culture & Values Signet Jewelers valuesintegrity, diversity, teamwork, andopportunities for advancement, maintaining a promotion-from-within philosophy. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity at all levels of its workforce. Application Tips for This Role Highlight jewelry-specific experience: If you have worked with fine jewelry, watches, or specialty retail, foreground that on your résumé. Kay prioritizes candidates familiar with high-ticket, emotionally driven purchases. Showcase metrics: Quantify past sales results, conversion rates, or average transaction values to demonstrate your ability to drive measurable revenue. Emphasize coaching examples: Describe instances where you trained or mentored associates. Signet invests heavily in its Management Training System, so show that you can both learn and teach. Reference POS proficiency: Name the specific POS or retail management systems you have used to signal a short onboarding curve. Demonstrate schedule flexibility: Mall-adjacent locations like American Dream Meadowlands require evening, weekend, and holiday coverage - call this out explicitly in your application. Use Linked In actively: Signet posts similar management roles across its brand portfolio on Linked In - follow the company page to catch early postings. Ready to build a rewarding career with a purpose-driven retailer? This posting went live on October 4, 2026, and the application window closes on December 4, 2026. Take the next step in your retail leadership journey with Kay Jewelers.