Holts Academy is set to train up to 2,000 TK Maxx associates in retail jewellery skills from September onwards.
Using the exclusive Diploma in Jewellery Retail qualification developed by the Academy with employers throughout the jewellery industry, TK Maxx associates will receive training in selling high quality jewellery and watches over an intensive period followed up by in-store and secret shopper assessments.
Two hundred associates will be trained in August and October as TK Maxx launches its new jewellery counters in 15 stores across the country. A further 450 associates will be trained in early 2014 across the UK , Poland, Germany and Ireland.
Lee Lucas Director of Holts Academy says: ‘we are delighted to be able to working with TK Maxx on the launch of their new jewellery department. Our programme, qualification and tutors are second to none. TK Maxx associates will get detailed knowledge of gems, hallmarks, precious metals and the manufacturing process as well as skills in customer relations and visual merchandising. ‘
‘We wanted to be able to offer our customers high quality, branded jewellery and watches with a significant saving on the RRP. This will also be matched with exceptional service and knowledge from our associates, who have been trained using the exclusive diploma in Jewellery Retail qualification developed by industry experts, the Holts Academy.’
