Retail Store Sales Associate

Blick Art Materials; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Retail Store Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service, share art knowledge, and drive sales while supporting store operations.

The role involves assisting at the Custom Services desk, merchandising, and working flexible day/evening shifts with an average schedule of 15–25 hours per week. Join a collaborative team in a vibrant arts-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of traditional art mediums (paint, markers, pencils, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver superior customer service through sales and product knowledge.
• Complete and utilize Blick onboarding and sales training.
• Provide service at the Custom Services desk, including appointments and orders.
• Display an energetic and positive attitude with customers.
• Assist in coordinating merchandise set-ups and maintain store visuals.
• Follow directions and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Report low stock levels and inventory discrepancies to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Art mediums

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Retail Store Sales Associate

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, you will assist the team to fulfill Blick’s commitment to our customers, the arts, and our local communities. Your focus will be on maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through product knowledge, and supporting store operations, including POS, merchandising, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver superior customer service by combining sales, product knowledge, and other training to exceed customer expectations.
• Complete and utilize 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, consulting on Custom Services projects, taking orders, and delivering completed orders in store.
• Display an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.
• Assist in coordinating merchandise set‑ups, apply visual standards, and maintain the store as directed by management.
• Follow directions and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Report low stock levels, inventory discrepancies, and customer product requests to management as required.

General Requirements

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums (paint, markers, pencils, printmaking materials, clay, papers, etc.).

Scheduling Requirements

• Availability for flexible schedules, including day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the retail attendance policy.
• Average schedule of 15–25 hours per week based on availability and business needs.

Competencies

• Elevates service standards
• Leadership
• Champions core values
• People skills
• Operational excellence

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with proper lifting techniques and safety rules.
• Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.

Travel

• Minimal travel within the local area may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover all duties and responsibilities required of any associate; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Rate

• $15.00 – $15.50 per hour + sales incentives

Benefits Include

• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount