Retail Store Sales Associate

Role Summary

Retail Store Sales Associate – assist the team to fulfill Blick’s commitment to customers, the arts, and local communities by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signage, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention in adherence to company policies.

• Consistently deliver superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and skills training to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Complete and utilize 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, consulting on projects, taking orders, and delivering completed custom orders in store.
• Display an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.
• Assist in the coordination of merchandise set‑ups; understand visual standards and techniques; implement and maintain the store as set forth by management.
• Follow directions and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Understand and act on procedures required for reporting low stock levels, inventory discrepancies, and customer product requests.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of traditional fine art mediums (paint, markers, pencils, printmaking materials, clay, papers, etc.).
• Availability for flexible schedules, including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.
• Minimal local travel may be required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

$15.50 - $16.00 per hour + sales incentives.

• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount