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Chae Carter

Chae Carter, President & Owner of Carter’s Collective, a Mississippi-based fine jewelry brand rooted in 40 years of family history and a distinctly modern point of view. As a second-generation jeweler, Chae has grown her family’s legacy into a destination for exceptional fine jewelry, pairing craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind gemstones with a fresh perspective and the kind of Southern hospitality that keeps people coming back.

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About Us

We’re not interested in doing things the way they’ve always been done. We’ve carved out our own space in the jewelry world, built on four decades of family history, big ideas, and a genuine belief that there’s always room to do better.

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Fine Jewelry Consultant

This is not a typical sales role

Full-time

In Person

Hattiesburg, MS

Uncapped Commission

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Let’s be clear from the start: this is not a job for someone looking to “just get through their shift.” This role is for someone who:

  • Takes pride in mastering a craft
  • Shows up prepared, focused, and accountable
  • Thrives under pressure instead of shrinking from it
  • Finds purpose in helping people mark the most meaningful moments of their lives

If you’re looking for an hourly retail job, this is not it. If you’re looking for a career with depth, growth, and uncapped earning potential, keep reading.

What This Role Really Is

We don’t believe in “selling jewelry.” We believe in guiding people through emotional, once-in-a-lifetime decisions. Engagements. Anniversaries. Push presents. Milestones. Loss. Celebration. Legacy.

Your role is to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and help clients find the piece that says what words cannot. When done well, it never feels like selling. It feels like service. This is a relationship-driven role. Our most successful specialists think in terms of lifetime value, not one-time transactions. Staying in touch with clients for life’s meaningful moments (anniversaries, upgrades, celebrations, and personal milestones) is a core part of the position.

Client Wardrobing & Relationship Building

Learning how to wardrobe a client is imperative. This means:

  • Understanding their lifestyle, taste, and future needs
  • Helping them build a thoughtful jewelry collection over time
  • Knowing when a piece complements, completes, or elevates what they already own

You are not just helping someone choose one piece; you are helping them curate a personal collection that evolves with their life. If this concept excites you, you’re in the right place!

Who Thrives Here

(Read This Carefully)

You will succeed here if you are

  • Self-starting and organized: no one chases you to do your job
  • Resilient: pressure doesn’t make you complain; it sharpens you
  • Purpose-driven: money matters, but meaning matters more
  • Coachable and hungry to improve: you want to master something, not coast
  • Strategic in relationships: you care about long-term client trust and connection

You will not thrive here if you

  • Avoid accountability
  • Shut down when things get busy or stressful
  • Need constant reassurance or micromanagement
  • View sales as short-term or transactional

We’re honest about this because we care deeply about fit, for you and for us.

Compensation & Growth

We recently restructured our commission model to reward:

  • Initiative
  • Consistency
  • Relationship building
  • Professional excellence

High performers make very good money here. There is no cap; but income is earned through trust, effort, and long-term client care.

Why Carter’s Collective?

  • Woman-owned, multi-generation fine jewelry business
  • High standards, strong values, and a culture of growth
  • Education-driven, never pressure-driven
  • A team that takes pride in doing meaningful work, the right way

We are building something intentional, and we protect the culture fiercely.

Position Details

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount

Education

Associate (Required)

Experience

Retail sales: 2 years (Required)

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