General Manager: Grown Brilliance (Fine Jewelry)

About the Brand

Grown Brilliance was founded by Akshie (pronounced: AHK-SHE) Jhaveri, a third-generation jeweler. Inspired by her family’s legacy, Akshie launched a collection and then a company whose mission was to create a transparent and value-driven approach to jewelry with 100% conflict-free lab-grown diamonds always of the highest quality that never compromise on style or value. 

Grown Brilliance was founded with the understanding that the right jewelry has the power to transform how you look and feel, and we strive to bring you that power with our commitment to timeless jewels and conscious living.

About the Role

We are seeking a sophisticated, service-driven General Manager to lead our boutique powered by the Leap Platform, located in Woodfield Mall. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned retail leader with a deep appreciation for luxury accessories or fine jewelry and a passion for delivering an exceptional, high-touch client experience.

As the General Manager, you will be the embodiment of the brand’s values and aesthetics—serving as a mentor to your team, a trusted advisor to clients, and a strategic driver of business results. You will inspire and lead a high-performing team that consistently delivers personalized client experiences and cultivates long-term customer relationships. Your ability to recruit, hire, and nurture talent will be key to sustaining a team that reflects the brand’s professionalism, warmth, and excellence.

You will take full ownership of store operations, sales performance, and visual merchandising, ensuring the boutique reflects the highest brand standards at all times. With a deep understanding of the local luxury market, you will identify opportunities to drive growth through community engagement, in-store activations, and tailored outreach.

In addition to managing the daily operations and customer experience within your boutique, you may be called upon to support other Leap-powered luxury locations in your region—sharing best practices, supporting new store openings, and mentoring new leaders. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role ideal for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, values autonomy, and is committed to continual growth.

Position Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in luxury retail, accessories, or fine jewelry, with a track record of exceeding sales and service goals.
  • GIA Certification is preferred but not required
• Expertise in personalized clienteling, luxury service delivery, and storytelling through product knowledge.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze metrics and pivot strategy to meet evolving goals.
• Operational excellence in scheduling, payroll, inventory, visual merchandising, and policy compliance.
• Comfortable leveraging digital tools and platforms such as Shopify, Endear, Slack, and Google Workspace to manage business operations, drive clienteling, and streamline communication.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel as needed.
• Ability to actively lead on the sales floor, including standing, walking, using ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 18+ years of age

Starting Base Salary: 72k. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications.

Interpersonal Skills

• Inspirational Leadership: Coaches and empowers others through hands-on leadership and consistent feedback.
• Customer-Obsessed: Prioritizes service excellence and leads by example in creating memorable, perso