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Description
Company Description
KJK Jewelry creates custom collections for prestigious museums and institutions like The White House Historical Association and The Smithsonian Institution. Our collections are designed to complement their collections and are sold in their stores. We are a women-owned and operated company that has been designing jewelry in NYC since 1984. We are a small congenial team, dedicated to creating beautiful, meaningful, high-quality jewelry at affordable prices. KJK Jewelry has won multiple awards in the museum store industry including the prestigious "Vendor of the Year" from The Museum Store Association.
Role Description
KJK is seeking an enthusiastic and action-driven salesperson to increase sales by opening new doors and activating past clients by using all methods of sales including tradeshows, emails, calls, showroom appointments, social media, and traveling to meet key clients. An ideal candidate must be organized self-motivated, and enjoy building and maintaining relationships. The ability to multi-task is necessary. Experience selling to museum stores and/or artisan jewelry is a plus. The sales specialist will be responsible for communicating with wholesale buyers, providing exceptional customer service, managing sales, and communicating with the designer regarding custom collections.
Key Responsibilities
Achieve monthly sales goals
Open and maintain new accounts
Develop relationships with current accounts
Trade shows: set up, sales, and breakdown
National sales trips
Manage sample sets in the showroom and for travel
Update and maintain the online catalog in Filemaker Pro/Quickbooks
Sending promotional emails to clients.
Act with kindness and honesty to uphold the well-earned, positive reputation of KJK Jewelry.
Research and calendar upcoming exhibits to optimize sales opportunities
Additional Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Annual Bonus based on performance
To Apply
Please send a resume with a cover letter detailing why you are an excellent candidate for this position.
Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum three years of wholesale sales and client management experience
Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
Must have excellent oral and written skills so all communication is clear and concise
Computer Skills: Excel and Word a must, Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro, and Shopify a plus
Valid Drivers license and willingness and ability to travel
Ability to identify the most common gemstones
Understanding and appreciation of jewelry fashion and trends
Must be super organized and self-motivated to reach sales goals
Previous experience in a similar role is highly beneficial
Art History education/interest ideal
Bi-lingual Spanish a plus