Retail Jeweller

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £35,000

Typical Hours

39 to 41 a week

weekends on a rota

How To Become a Retail Jeweller

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You could do a retail or business course at college to get some of the skills needed for this job. Courses include:

Level 1 Award in Retail Skills
Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business Retail

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

Apprenticeship

You may be able to start in this career by doing a retailer intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly to jewellery stores. Employers will usually ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in subjects like English and maths, or art and design. Retail or customer service experience will be useful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
sensitivity and understanding
the ability to use your initiative
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to sell products and services
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

arranging displays in windows and show cabinets
advising customers on products
taking payments for goods, and issuing receipts and guarantees
meeting sales targets
using IT systems to manage customer accounts and control stock

Working Environment

You could work at a store.

Your working environment may be physically demanding.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

You can get useful retail and customer care experience by volunteering in a charity shop, for example.

Tips & Information

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.

Restrictions & Requirements