Job Description:

Your Role...By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Assistant Manager will lead their team to fulfill Blick's commitment to our customers, the Arts, and our local communities. Responsibilities include:Direct and oversee the overall operations of all in-store departments of the retail locationIncrease sales volume, uphold customer service values, develop and maintain customer and school relationships, maintain proper stock levels, maintain inventory replenishment orders, special orders, and factory direct drop shipping ordersAssists the Store General Manager with the House Account Program including, but not limited to, processing House Account orders, contacting Account customers, and maintaining customer relationshipsOversee all aspects of inventory such as: Vendor Direct and Special Orders, MinMax Changes, Inventory Adjustments, Weekly Cycle Counts, Store Transfers, RTVs, and shipment processingMaintain company POGs, display and signage compliance, cleanliness standards, and supply ordersPre-Inventory coordination of store including creation of store map, section labeling, pre-count assignments, product bundling, labeling all non-scan product, staff assignments for inventory, completion, and transmission of all post inventory count formsEnsure compliance to all Loss Prevention and Safety measures, Dick Blick Company Policies and Procedures, and operational controlsShift supervision, including opening and closing the store, managing payroll, creating weekly schedule, staff tasks and duties assigned dailyInterview candidates for open non-exempt associate positionsSolve associate issues in partnership with other members of managementExecute the training of all store associates on Blick Onboarding Training, Sales Training Program, Design Center Training, promotional events, and Featured ProductsCommunicate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for all associatesCoordinate marketing programs at store level along with ensuring compliance to National Marketing programsUnderstand and manage the financial well-being of the store using the annual budget and monthly Profit & Loss reportsOversee ordering of store supplies through retail purchasing and monitor expensesGeneral Requirements:Ability to work both independently and in a team environmentExcellent Communication SkillsWilling and able to relocate for future opportunities if requiredIs 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 periodAvailability to work flexible schedules including dayevening shifts, weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the businessRegular attendance in accordance with the attendance policyCompetencies:Elevates Service StandardsBuilds High Performing TeamsLeadershipChampions Core ValuesPeopleSupervisory 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 rulesProlonged walking, standing, and climbing laddersTravel:Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expectedQualifications:High School Diploma, College preferred but not requiredOne year of previous retail management experience or one year of employment with BlickDemonstrated superior sales performance throughout careerComputer literate, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft ExcelOther 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. Benefits IncludeMedicalDentalVision Insurance401K & Profit Sharing PlanIncentive Bonus PlansPaid Holidays & Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort-TermLong-Term DisabilityTraining OpportunitiesBasic & Optional Life InsuranceEmployee DiscountWho 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.