Future Opportunities - Retail Store Assistant Manager

Blick Art Materials

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K & Profit Sharing Plan

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Training Opportunities

Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Salt Lake City is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the store team, drive sales, and uphold Blick’s customer service standards.

You will train and coach staff, supervise daily operations, manage inventory, and ensure safety and loss-prevention measures in a fast-paced retail environment.

Collaborate with the General Manager to strengthen relationships with local artists, educators, and galleries, while maintaining the store’s reputation for quality and service.

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in retail management.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and staff.
Ability to train and coach team members to meet service standards.

Responsibilities

Increase sales volume and maintain customer relationships to position the store as a key arts community partner.
Ensure high levels of customer experience by training on and setting service 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

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Canvas…

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.

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.

Our Patrons - Customer Experience

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Assistant Manager will lead their team to fulfil Blick’s commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities. Responsibilities include:

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.

The Studio - Operations & Standards

Maintain company POGs, display and signage compliance, cleanliness standards, and supply orders.
Direct and oversee the overall operations of the retail location.
Oversee all aspects of inventory.
Ensure compliance with all Loss Prevention and Safety measures, Company Policies and Procedures, and operational controls.

The Gallery Ledger - Sales Performance & Business Results

Communicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for all associates.
Coordinate marketing programs at store level.
Understand and manage the financial well-being of the store using the annual budget and monthly Profit & Loss reports.

The Binder - Product & Brand Knowledge

Maintain knowledge of art and craft materials, including market trends, and custom framing order taking procedures.
Ensure store associates are trained and current on product knowledge and custom framing.

The Armature - Leadership & People Management

Train and coach store associates on all aspects of their role.
Shift supervision, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, creating weekly schedule, staff tasks and duties assigned daily.
Interview candidates for open non-exempt associate positions.
Solve associate issues in partnership with other members of management.

Competencies

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 a minimum of one weekend per accounting period, minimum of one Sunday per accounting period.
Availability to work flexible schedules including day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the business.
Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Assistant Manager directly and indirectly supervises personnel within their store location.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds while using the appropriate lifting techniques and following all safety rules.
Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Rate

The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.