Future Opportunities - Retail Store Assistant Manager

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States. The company supports the visual art community by offering the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices, with a focus on extraordinary service, integrity, and helping artists, educators, students, and associates grow and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales volume, uphold customer service standards, and develop and maintain customer relationships, positioning the store as a key partner in the art community.
• Ensure consistently high levels of customer experience by training staff and setting 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 operations of the retail location, including all aspects of inventory.
• Ensure compliance with loss‑prevention, safety measures, company policies, procedures, and operational controls.
• Communicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for all associates.
• Coordinate marketing programs at the store level.
• Understand and manage the financial well‑being of the store 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 store associates are trained and current on product knowledge and custom framing.
• Train and coach store associates on all aspects of their role.
• Supervise shifts, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, creating weekly schedules, and assigning daily staff tasks.
• Interview candidates for open non‑exempt associate positions.
• Solve associate issues in partnership with other members of management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; college education preferred but not required.
• One year of previous retail management experience or one year of employment with Blick.
• Demonstrated superior sales performance throughout career.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing and able to work a minimum of two nights per work week; must close Friday and Saturday, with at least one weekend and one Sunday per accounting period.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques, and to perform prolonged walking, standing, and ladder climbing.
• Travel primarily local during the business day; occasional out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be required.
• Supervises personnel within the store location (direct and indirect).

Pay

$21 – $22 per hour plus sales incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Schedule

• Minimum two night shifts per week.
• Must close Friday and Saturday.
• At least one weekend and one Sunday per accounting period.
• Flexible scheduling including day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Adherence to regular attendance policy.