Part Time Retail Store Assistant Manager

Blick Art Materials•Miami, FL

7d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Blick Art Materials is hiring a part-time Retail Store Assistant Manager to support its mission of serving artists, educators, students, and associates with art supplies, service, and training. The Assistant Manager leads store associates in delivering a strong customer experience and supporting the local art community, while overseeing retail operations, sales performance, inventory, product knowledge, and people management. The role includes shift supervision and requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One year of previous retail management experience or one year of employment with Blick.
Demonstrated superior sales performance throughout career.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Able and willing to work at least two nights per work week; close Friday and Saturday at least once per weekend accounting period; and work at least one Sunday per accounting period.
Availability for flexible day and evening schedules, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.
Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques and following safety rules.
Ability to perform prolonged walking, standing, and ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

College education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Increase sales volume, uphold customer service standards, develop customer relationships, and help make the store a key partner in the art community.
Train associates on customer experience standards in retail and framing.
Provide customer service at the Custom Services desk and assist the Custom Services production team as needed.
Partner with the General Manager to build and maintain relationships with key artists and art influencers.
Maintain company planograms, display and signage compliance, cleanliness standards, and supply orders.
Direct and oversee overall retail location operations and all aspects of inventory.
Ensure compliance with Loss Prevention and Safety measures, company policies and procedures, and operational controls.
Communicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for associates.
Coordinate store-level marketing programs.
Manage the store’s financial well-being using the annual budget and monthly Profit & Loss reports.
Maintain knowledge of art and craft materials, market trends, and custom framing order-taking procedures.
Ensure associates are trained and current on product knowledge and custom framing.
Train and coach associates on all aspects of their roles.
Supervise shifts, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, creating weekly schedules, and assigning daily staff tasks and duties.
Interview candidates for open non-exempt associate positions.
Resolve associate issues in partnership with other members of management.
Directly and indirectly supervise personnel within the store location.