Radcliffe Jewelers | The 1916 Company
Job Title: Jewelry & Watch After Sales Service Advisor
Department: Service Department
About Radcliffe Jewelers | The 1916 Company
ABOUT THE 1916 COMPANY
The 1916 Company is the world’s leading destination and global community for collectible luxury watches and fine jewelry. The 1916 Company’s vibrant community extends from coast to coast and around the world.
ABOUT RADCLIFFE JEWELERS
Radcliffe Jewelers, a name synonymous with fine jewelry, timepieces, and excellence in hospitality and client care, was founded in 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland, and now is proudly part of The 1916 Company. Under the leadership of John Shmerler, the company operates two showrooms in Baltimore, Maryland, and Newark, Delaware. Radcliffe Jewelers is an authorized dealer of the leading names in watchmaking and jewelry design, and proudly presents collections by Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Tudor, David Yurman, Mikimoto, Temple St. Clair, and more. Radcliffe has a long-standing commitment to positively impact the communities in which it operates, actively supporting 100 organizations and philanthropic initiatives each year.
Service Department
Our work in the after-sales service department at Radcliffe Jewelers is to aid our customers in finding the best possible solution to their jewelry and watch issues by advising them and offering a trusting and comfortable environment. By paying attention to detail and managing multiple tasks at one time, after-sales service employees are expected to relay information to our customers in a comprehensive and understandable way. We understand that our customers’ items are precious and, in some cases, irreplaceable. We rely on repeat customers, so we are aware of how important it is to be helpful, efficient, and provide the most satisfying experience possible. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working in luxury retail, automotive dealerships, or hospitality.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create and properly type up repair tickets using our POS system for jewelry and watch services while explaining Radcliffe Jewelers’ pricing and timeline to the client.
- Perform basic jewelry repairs and services including jewelry cleaning, watch bracelet sizing, changing watch straps and battery changes.
- Complete quality control on all finished repairs for both jewelry and watches.
- Communicate with multiple jewelry and watch vendors daily.
- Calculate vendor estimates and verbally deliver to appropriate customer.
- Prepare, process, and ship out jewelry and watch items that need servicing to suitable vendors.
- Collaboratively work within a team environment to provide elevated customer service to our clients.
- Communicate and follow up with customers weekly with updates on their active repair(s).
- Assist sales associates with repair issues.
Minor Duties & Responsibilities:
- Morning and evening jewelry (and watch) placement and retrieval within specific showcases.
- Answering phones and direct a call to the specific sales associate.
Qualifications/ Skills:
- At least 2 years of previous experience in luxury retail, jewelry and watch repair; luxury hospitality environment; or luxury automobile dealerships (New Hires will receive one-on-one on the job training)
- General knowledge, or interest, of jewelry and watches.
- Must be able to multi-task while still providing exceptional customer service.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
- Must be able to work retail hours including weekends and some holidays.
- Excellent communication while working within a team environment.
- All candidates will be subject to complete background check before hire
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate plus overtime
- Health Care for full time employees
- 401k Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- luxury retail: 2 years (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person