Retail Store Sales Associate

Blick Art Materials; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Retail Store Sales Associate to join their team. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, leveraging your product knowledge to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for maintaining store standards, assisting with merchandising, and ensuring a welcoming shopping environment. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions directly impact the customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail setting and are passionate about the arts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K & Profit Sharing Plan

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail, sales, or customer service experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior customer service and assist with product knowledge.
• Coordinate merchandise set-ups and maintain store standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

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 will assist their team to fulfil Blick’s commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities. The Retail Store Sales Associate will do this by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through helpful product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include:

• 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, and Special Orders.
• Displays an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.
• Assists 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 as 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.
• 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.

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.
• 6 months of previous retail, sales, and/or customer service experience.

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.

• $14 - $15 per hour + Sales Incentives

Benefits Include:

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