DGSE is growing and we are hiring at our Steven Kretchmer location!
The Steven Kretchmer story starts with a curious boy and his profound love of metal. Young Steven liked to walk around his neighborhood collecting pieces of metal to meld into playthings and miniature sculptures. These unique creations reflected his limitless imagination, and although the Kretchmer bloodline can be traced back several generations to jewelers of Romanian royalty, Steven’s interest in precious metals and fine jewelry was self-initiated. While Steven didn’t know it at the time, this early captivation with the malleable nature and magnetic power of metal was the beginning of a journey into metallurgy and jewelry design that would earn him 14 patents and leave an enduring legacy in the world of jewelry design.
Now under the leadership of Steven’s stepdaughter Claudia in our new home in Scottsdale, Arizona, Steven Kretchmer carries the torch of Steven’s insatiable passion for precious metals and fine jewelry design. Like Steven himself, we embody that unusual and captivating mix of old and new. We playfully and proudly blend science with whimsy, metal with magic to conceive wearable works of art that are distinctive, timeless and deeply meaningful to their owners. All of our pieces are designed and custom-made in-house, and we hold fervently to the belief that it is not our job to “sell” jewelry; a piece of jewelry and its wearer choose each other.
Our responsibility to our clients is to educate and inspire them to discover and own their uniquely personal style. Steven himself once said, “I design future classics that become heirlooms… I do not redo what has been done.” These are words we continue to live and work by.
Ideal candidate will have their GG or will have completed the GIA Diamond Program. Candidates will need to have excellent communication skills and should be comfortable working with the public. Must be an extremely organized self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
Sales Associate
Qualifications
· Completed coursework from the GIA or other relevant trade associations; GG certification preferred
· 1+ years of experience selling jewelry
· Inventory control and cash handling abilities
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate good working relationships, both internally and externally
· Strong analytical and organizational skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant applications
· High school, some college (math)
· Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Responsibilities:
· As a sales associate, you will be expected to deliver exceptional service, operational excellence, and a positive team enviroment.
· Managing inventory processes and ensuring all operational tasks are completed
Abide by all company policies and procedures and ensure you are practicing company standards for attendance, respectful workplace, anti-bullying policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Jewelry sales: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person