Retail Store Assistant Manager

Retail Store Assistant Manager – Blick Art Materials

Lead a retail team to deliver exemplary customer service, develop relationships, and drive sales while upholding Blick’s commitment to the Arts community.

• Direct and oversee overall operations of the retail location.
• Increase sales volume while maintaining customer service values; develop and maintain relationships with customers and schools; manage stock levels, replenishment orders, special orders, and factory direct drop shipping orders.
• Assist the Store General Manager with the House Account Program: process house account orders, contact account customers, and maintain relationships.
• Oversee inventory: 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 activities: create store map, section labeling, pre‑count assignments, product bundling, labeling non‑scan products, staff assignments, and complete post‑inventory count forms.
• Ensure compliance with loss prevention, safety measures, Blick policies, and operational controls.
• Supervise shifts: opening and closing, payroll, schedule creation, daily staff tasks and duties.
• Interview candidates for non‑exempt associate positions.
• Resolve associate issues in partnership with other management members.
• Train all store associates on onboarding, sales training, promotional events, and featured products.
• Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to associates.
• Coordinate store‑level marketing programs and ensure compliance with national programs.
• Manage store financials using the annual budget and monthly P&L reports.
• Oversee ordering of store supplies through retail purchasing and monitor expenses.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing and able to relocate for future opportunities if required.
• Willingness to work a minimum of two nights per week; close Friday and Saturday at least once per accounting period; work at least one Sunday per accounting period.
• Availability for flexible schedules, including day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

• Elevates service standards
• Leadership
• Champions core values
• People focus
• Operations excellence

The Assistant Manager directly and indirectly supervises personnel within their store location.

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with proper lifting techniques.
• Prolonged walking, standing, and climbing ladders.

Primarily local during the business day; occasional out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be required.

• High school diploma; college preferred but not required.
• At least 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.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

$24–$25 per hour + sales incentives.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & profit sharing plan
• Incentive bonus plans
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term / long‑term disability
• Training opportunities
• Basic & optional life insurance
• Employee discount

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States, operating under third‑generation family ownership. We offer the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices, and we are committed to supporting artists, educators, students, and our employees with service, integrity, and training.