Diamonds Direct

General Manager In Training

CHICAGO, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Diamonds Direct

  • Job overview

    The General Manager In Training role at Diamonds Direct is a leadership position focused on inspiring and managing a driven sales team to achieve business success in the jewelry industry.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves coaching, supporting, and working alongside the sales team on the floor, maintaining high energy, driving sales, networking, and leading by example to meet and exceed company goals.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The company offers a competitive compensation structure, relocation assistance, and a great benefits package designed to motivate high performers.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have jewelry industry experience, leadership experience, a track record of successful business outcomes, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

  • Career development

    The position includes a training period with relocation to another store after approximately one year, offering growth through hands-on leadership experience and market management.

  • Work environment and culture

    Diamonds Direct promotes a family-like, fun, and high-energy culture valuing humility, passion, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic.

  • Company information

    Diamonds Direct is a disruptive jewelry company with over 30 years of success, known for defying industry declines and maintaining strong market performance.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will lead a passionate, driven sales team referred to as 'rhinos,' emphasizing teamwork, humility, and high energy.

  • Job location and travel

    The role requires relocation and working on-site at various store locations after training, with relocation assistance provided.

  • Unique job features

    The job is distinguished by its unique 'rhino' culture emphasizing passion, humility, and ownership, along with freedom to creatively lead a store like a business owner.

Company overview

Diamonds Direct is a prominent jewelry retailer specializing in diamond engagement rings, fine jewelry, and luxury timepieces. The company generates revenue through direct sales at its numerous showrooms across the United States and online, offering a wide selection of high-quality diamonds and custom jewelry designs. Founded in 1995, Diamonds Direct has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and a transparent shopping experience, often sourcing diamonds directly from cutters to eliminate middlemen and pass savings to customers.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight leadership experience, especially where you inspired and motivated teams, reflecting the RHINO culture of humility, hunger, and emotional intelligence Diamonds Direct values.

  • Emphasize your jewelry industry experience and any measurable business outcomes you have achieved to demonstrate your readiness for this demanding role.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Diamonds Direct's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you’re seen by multiple hiring managers.

  • Connect with current Diamonds Direct employees in management or training roles on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their leadership style or asking about their experience transitioning into the General Manager role.

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