Retail Store Sales Associate
About The Position
The Retail Store Sales Associate supports Blick’s commitment to customers, the arts, and local communities through teamwork, curiosity, and care. The role maintains outstanding customer service and generates revenue through product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, point-of-sale operations, and loss prevention, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Associates average 15–25 scheduled hours per week, based on availability and business needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimal travel in the local area may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of previous retail, sales, and/or customer service experience.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, including day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques and following safety rules.
- Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods and climb ladders.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums, including paints, markers, pencils, printmaking materials, clay, and papers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and training to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Complete and use Blick Onboarding Training, Blick Sales Training, the Preferred Customer Program, Special Orders, and Custom Services Training from NDS.
- Serve customers at the Custom Services desk, including making appointments, consulting on projects, taking orders, and delivering completed orders in store.
- Maintain an energetic and positive attitude during customer interactions.
- Assist with merchandise setup and implement and maintain visual standards and techniques as directed by store management.
- Follow directions and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Report low stock levels, inventory discrepancies, and customer product requests to management as needed.
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy.
Benefits
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
