Retail Store Sales Associate

Blick Art Materials; Carle Place (NY); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K & Profit Sharing Plan

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Carle Place, New York, is seeking a Retail Store Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service. You'll assist customers at the Custom Services desk and participate in various training programs to enrich your product knowledge.

This position requires working flexible schedules, with 15 - 25 hours per week. The role offers an hourly pay rate between $17.50 - $17.75, along with bonuses and benefits like a 401K and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of traditional fine art mediums.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior customer service to meet or exceed expectations.
• Provide service at the Custom Services desk and make appointments.
• Assist in merchandise set-ups and maintain visual standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Sales techniques

Working knowledge of fine art mediums

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Your Role...

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the

Retail Store Sales Associate

• Consistently delivers superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and other skills training to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Completes and utilizes the following programs: Blick Onboarding Training, Blick Sales Training, Preferred Customer Program, Special Orders, and Custom Services Training from NDS.
• Provide customer service at the Custom Services desk including making appointments for customers, consulting with customers on their Custom Services project, taking Custom Services orders, and delivering completed Custom Services orders in store.
• Displays an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.
• Assist in the coordination of merchandise set‑ups, has knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and has the ability to implement and maintain the store as set forth by store management.
• Follows directions and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines assigned with minimal supervision.
• Understands and acts on the procedures required for reporting low stock levels, inventory discrepancies, and customer product requests to management as needed.

General Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums preferred, including but not limited to: paints, markers, pencils, print making materials, clay, papers etc.

Scheduling Requirements

• 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 retail attendance policy.
• Associates in this role are scheduled an average of 15 - 25 hours per week based on availability and the needs of the business

Competencies

• Elevates Service Standards
• Leadership
• Champions Core Values
• People
• Operations

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

• Minimal travel in the local area may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

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

• $17.50 - $17.75 per hour + Sales Incentives

Benefits Include

• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount