Jewelry Expert
Little Rock, AR, 72205, Little Rock
Jewelry Expert
Full Time • Little Rock, AR, 72205, Little Rock
Since 1979, Braswell & Son has served our neighbors with honesty, care, and excellence. We started as one small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we have eight stores across Arkansas and Tennessee, and we are still family owned.
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Benefits:
- Gym Membership
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Who We Are
Braswell & Son started in 1979 as a small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we are a luxury pawnbroker with eight stores in Arkansas and Tennessee. We are still family owned. We specialize in fine jewelry, luxury watches, and designer handbags, with a focus on jewelry and high end timepieces.
What You Will Do
What You Will Do
- Test gold, silver, and platinum using approved methods, such as acid tests and electronic testers.
- Grade diamonds and gemstones for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.
- Tell natural diamonds apart from lab-grown stones and simulants.
- Figure melt value using the daily spot price, karat purity, and weight.
- Price items using company guidelines and current market data.
- Greet every customer within five seconds. Listen first, then help.
- Show merchandise and describe its condition and value honestly.
- Ask for the sale and build relationships that bring customers back.
- Inspect luxury watches and check them for authenticity.
- Enter full, accurate item details in our POS system.
- Price jewelry and give direction for stores company wide.
- Speak up right away if an item seems stolen, altered, or suspicious.
- Share what you know. Help train coworkers on testing and grading.
What You Bring
Required
- [3+] years of fine jewelry sales experience
- Formal training in gemology or jewelry
- Hands-on experience testing gold and grading stones
- Ability to calculate melt value from spot price
- Comfort with computers, POS systems, and testing tools
- At least 18 years old and able to pass a background check
A Big Plus
- GIA credential (such as Graduate Gemologist or Applied Jewelry Professional)
- AGS credential
- Knowledge of luxury watches and brands
- Pawn, estate, or buying experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
How You Live Our Values
- Excellence: You test every item. You never guess.
- Passion: Customers can tell you love this work.
- Integrity: You grade and price honestly, even when it costs a sale.
- Initiative: You see what needs doing and you do it.
- Community: Every customer gets the same respect, whether buying a ring or selling one.
The Fine Print
This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Employment with Braswell & Son is at-will. Braswell & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any trait protected by federal, Arkansas, or Tennessee law.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Careers at Braswell & Son
Since 1979, Braswell & Son has served our neighbors with honesty, care, and excellence. We started as one small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we have eight stores across Arkansas and Tennessee, and we are still family owned.
Our people are the reason we've grown. For [ten] years in a row, we've been named one of Arkansas's Best Places to Work, an honor earned by only 50 companies statewide.
Our Mission
We are pawnbrokers dedicated to creating lasting relationships while serving the needs of the community in a positive atmosphere.
We are pawnbrokers dedicated to creating lasting relationships while serving the needs of the community in a positive atmosphere.
Why Work Here
Room to Grow. We grew more than [35]% last year, and we're still expanding across Arkansas and Tennessee. That means new leadership roles open up often, and we promote from within.
Real Training. We don't just hire talent. We build it. You'll get hands-on training, peer coaching, and a clear path into leadership if you want it.
A Culture Worth Joining. The culture that made us a Best Place to Work in Arkansas is the same one we're building in Tennessee.
We Give Back. We proudly support The Exodus Project, The CALL, CASA, and the Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County, and we volunteer in the neighborhoods we serve.
Your Success Matters. Our Mission, Vision & Values workshops show every coworker how their work connects to our bigger goals.
What You Can Count On
- Weekly pay every Friday by direct deposit
- Closed Sundays and major holidays
- Leaders who coach you and want you to win
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply
Our Values
- Excellence: Exceptional products, service, and experiences
- Passion: Positive energy and enthusiasm
- Integrity: Honesty and fairness in everything we do
- Initiative: Making progress through our own actions
- Community: Care and respect for others
Who We're Hiring
- Sales & Pawn Professionals who love luxury retail and real customer connections
- Future Leaders ready to grow through our Leadership Development path
- Team Players who bring positivity, integrity, and heart every day
Ready for Your Next Step?
Browse our open positions below and apply today.
Browse our open positions below and apply today.
Braswell & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Watch our story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpfMOvqRpjw
Learn more: https://braswellandson.com/
Learn more: https://braswellandson.com/
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