Retail Store Sales Associate

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. The Retail Store Sales Associate will do this by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through helpful product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Associates in this role are scheduled an average of 15 - 25 hours per week based on availability and the needs of the business. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and other skills training to meet or exceed customer expectations; Complete and utilize 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 Custom Services projects, taking orders, and delivering completed orders in store; Display an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions; Assist in the coordination of merchandise set-ups and maintain the store as set forth 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; Generate revenue through helpful product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent; 6 months of previous retail, sales, and/or customer service experience; Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Excellent Communication Skills; Availability to work flexible schedules including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays; Regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy; Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds; Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders

Nice to have

Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums preferred, including paints, markers, pencils, print making materials, clay, and papers

Benefits

401K & Profit Sharing Plan; Incentive Bonus Plans; Paid Time Off; Employee Discount; Sales Incentives