Art Store Assistant Manager: Lead Sales & Experience

Blick Art Materials, LLC; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blick Art Materials, LLC in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Assistant Manager who will lead the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support Blick’s commitment to artists and communities.

You will drive sales, train staff on experience standards, supervise operations, and collaborate with the General Manager to strengthen relationships with local artists and art influencers.

This role requires retail leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to store performance.

Qualifications

• One year of retail management experience or one year of employment with Blick.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and 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

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blick Art Materials, LLC in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Assistant Manager who will lead the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support Blick’s commitment to artists and communities.

You will drive sales, train staff on experience standards, supervise operations, and collaborate with the General Manager to strengthen relationships with local artists and art influencers.

This role requires retail leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to store performance.