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$32k – $34k per year
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In office (Plainville)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Blick Art Materials scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Blick Art Materials is a family-owned retailer and distributor of art supplies headquartered in Galesburg, Illinois, selling paint, drawing materials, canvas, brushes, framing, printmaking, ceramics and craft supplies. Serving artists since 1911, it runs retail stores in major US metro areas alongside a large online and catalog business and school and business ordering, supported by its distribution operations. It hires retail store sales associates, assistant managers, custom framing associates, van drivers, customer care representatives, purchasing associates and warehouse staff.

By exhibiting exceptional teamwork, boundless curiosity, and the utmost care, the Retail Store Sales Associate will assist their team to fulfill 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 though 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, Special Orders, and Custom Services Training from NDS.

Provide customer service at the Custom Services desk including making appointments for customers, consulting with customers on their Custom Services project, taking Custom Services orders, and delivering completed Custom Services orders in store.

Displays an energetic and positive attitude with all customer interactions.

Assist 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 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.

Working knowledge of a variety of traditional fine art mediums preferred, including but not limited to: paints, markers, pencils, print making materials, clay, papers etc.

Scheduling Requirements:

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.

Associates in this role are scheduled an average of 15 - 25 hours per week based on availability and the needs of the business

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.

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.

$16.94 - $17.19 per hour + Sales Incentives

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