Art Retail Assistant Manager — Lead Team & Elevate Sales

BLICK Art Materials; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Oakland, CA is seeking a Retail Store Assistant Manager for the Rockridge location to lead the team and drive sales while upholding Blick’s customer service standards.

You will train staff, oversee inventory and store operations, manage payroll and scheduling, and cultivate relationships with local artists. A proven retail leadership track record and strong product knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, College 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.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales volume, uphold customer service standards, develop and maintain customer relationships, making the store a key partner in the art community.
• Ensure consistently high levels of customer experience by training on and setting experience standards in retail and framing.
• Provide customer service at the Custom Services desk.
• Assist the Custom Services production team as needed.
• Partner with the General Manager to build and maintain relationships with key artists and art influencers.

Skills

Retail management

Sales performance

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blick Art Materials in Oakland, CA is seeking a Retail Store Assistant Manager for the Rockridge location to lead the team and drive sales while upholding Blick’s customer service standards.

You will train staff, oversee inventory and store operations, manage payroll and scheduling, and cultivate relationships with local artists. A proven retail leadership track record and strong product knowledge are required.