Art Retail Store Lead — Grow Sales & Community Impact

Blick Plc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Blick Art Materials, LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager for our Chicago, IL store. You will lead the sales floor team, maintain standards, train staff, and partner with the General Manager to drive customer experience and community engagement.

Responsibilities include overseeing store operations, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and ensuring loss prevention and safety policies. Previous retail management experience and proficiency in Word and Excel are required; weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience or one year with Blick.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability to train and coach staff; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports multiple stores in the Chicago market.
• Increase sales volume and uphold customer service standards.
• Train staff on 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 relationships with artists and influencers.

Skills

Retail management

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blick Art Materials, LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager for our Chicago, IL store. You will lead the sales floor team, maintain standards, train staff, and partner with the General Manager to drive customer experience and community engagement.

Responsibilities include overseeing store operations, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and ensuring loss prevention and safety policies. Previous retail management experience and proficiency in Word and Excel are required; weekend availability is expected.