Retail Store Sales Associate - Portland Market

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Retail Store Sales Associate will assist their team to fulfill Blick’s commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities.

• Consistently delivers superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and other skill training to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Completes and utilizes the following programs:
  Blick Onboarding Training, Blick Sales Training, Preferred Customer Program, Special Orders, and Custom Services Training from NDS.
• Provide customer service at the Custom Services desk including making appointments for customers, consulting with customers on their Custom Services project, taking Custom Services orders, and delivering completed Custom Services orders in store.
• Displays an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.
• Assist in the coordination of merchandise set‑ups, have knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and have the ability to implement and maintain the store as set forth by store management.
• Follows directions and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines assigned with minimal supervision.
• Understands and acts on procedures required for reporting low stock levels, inventory discrepancies, and customer product requests to management as needed.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums preferred, including but not limited to: paints, markers, pencils, print‑making materials, clay, papers, etc.

• Availability to work flexible schedules including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the business.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy.
• Associates in this role are scheduled an average of 15–25 hours per week based on availability and the needs of the business.

• Elevates service standards.
• Leadership.
• Champions core values.
• People.
• Operations.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules.
• Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.

• Minimal travel in the local area may be required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• $16.90 – $17.10 per hour + sales incentives.

• 401(k) & profit‑sharing plan.
• Incentive bonus plans.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.