Part Time Retail Store Assistant Manager

Your Role...

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:

• Direct and oversee the overall operations of the retail location.
• Increase sales volume, uphold customer service values, develop and maintain customer and school relationships, maintain proper stock levels, and handle inventory replenishment orders, special orders, and factory direct drop shipping orders.
• Assist the Store General Manager with the House Account Program, including processing House Account orders, contacting Account customers, and maintaining customer relationships.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory such as Vendor Direct and Special Orders, Min/Max Changes, Inventory Adjustments, Weekly Cycle Counts, Store Transfers, RTVs, and shipment processing.
• Maintain company POGs, display and signage compliance, cleanliness standards, and supply orders.
• Coordinate pre-inventory efforts including creation of store map, section labeling, pre-count assignments, product bundling, labeling non-scan products, staff assignments for inventory, and completion of all post-inventory count forms.
• Ensure compliance with all Loss Prevention and Safety measures, Dick Blick Company Policies and Procedures, and operational controls.
• Supervise shifts, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, and creating weekly schedules with assigned staff tasks and duties.
• Interview candidates for open non-exempt associate positions.
• Resolve associate issues in partnership with other management members.
• Execute training for all store associates on Blick Onboarding Training, Sales Training Program, promotional events, and Featured Products.
• Communicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for all associates.
• Coordinate marketing programs at the store level and ensure compliance with National Marketing programs.
• Understand and manage the financial well-being of the store using the annual budget and monthly Profit & Loss reports.
• Oversee ordering of store supplies through retail purchasing and monitor expenses.

General Requirements:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Willing and able to relocate for future opportunities if required.
• Willing and able to work a minimum of two nights per work week, including closing Friday and Saturday at least one weekend per accounting period, and one Sunday per accounting period.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

Competencies:

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

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 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 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.

• $19 - $21 per hour + Sales Incentives

Benefits Include:

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

Who we are...

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.

Our Mission...

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 employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.