How Does a Jewelry Sales Rep Spend a Workday?
General Responsibilities A jewelry sales representative has numerous duties that must be done on a daily basis. While a small portion of her day is spent sitting, the vast majority of it is spent on her feet. Besides the obvious job of selling jewelry, the sales rep also has to make sure that the store looks nice, the jewelry is clean and the displays look appealing. The rep will usually have a key that allows her to access the jewelry. She must ensure that the key is in its proper place throughout the day to avoid a security problem. Setting Up At the beginning of the day, the sales rep will usually set all of the jewelry out in the display cases. As she is doing this, she will take an inventory to ensure that all the pieces are accounted for. If any are missing, she will have to notify her supervisor. Filing a police report and filling out inventory discrepancy reports are sometimes required depending on company policy. Making the Sale Once the jewelry store opens, her main focus is