Blick Art Materials · 4 hours ago
Custom Services & Custom Framing Sales Associate
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18.50/hrBlick Art Materials is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States, founded in 1911. They are seeking a Custom Services & Custom Framing Sales Associate who will assist customers with exceptional service and knowledge of Fine Art Printing and Archival Framing while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Retail
Responsibilities
Consistently demonstrate superior customer service through product knowledge, design skills and other talent that will exceed customer expectations
Complete and utilizes the Blick training program, consistently signs up new preferred customers and can special order items for customers
Have a positive attitude, is willing to learn, solve problems and make decisions regarding customer satisfaction
Ensure adherence to all company policies/procedures as well as loss prevention guidelines
Has the ability to process customer transactions in the framing software and store POS
Assist in merchandising of the store and Custom Services. When not assisting customers execute the production log, maintain the sales floor, restock inventory, and keep the sales floor neat and clean
Follow direction, prioritize and meet deadlines, and multitask
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of custom framing design, ability to measure art and frame components professionally, knowledge of appropriate archival materials and how/when to use them
Knowledge of custom framing design, cutting glass, cutting mats, mounting, fitting, ability to determine type of hangers, stretching canvas and fabric
General computer skills including, but not limited to, word, excel, photoshopCS4, Lifesaver (or other framing software), the Wizard (or other computerized mat cutter) and the ability to hand cut mats
High School Graduate or equivalent
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
Preferred
Understanding of Photoshop preferred to open customer files and complete printing orders according to customer specs
Benefits
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Company
Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Buchsbaum
Chief Executive Officer
Farbod Sedaei
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, PRICING INTELLIGENCE AND DB ADMINISTRATION
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