Artist jobs in Richmond, VA

Description

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for providing excellent customer service in selling art materials; receiving, stocking and store maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess, acquire and maintain knowledge of artist supplies, creative materials and techniques.
• Assist customers with product purchasing.
• Receive cash, credit or debit charges, check payments and redeem gift certificates and coupons from customers for purchasing merchandise.
• Be aware of special sales and promotions and impart that information to the customer.
• Facilitate special orders and store transfers of requested items from other store locations according to company guidelines.
• Create invoices for store charges.
• Responsible for keeping assigned work areas neat and stocked daily.
• Receive shipped merchandise by matching receiving work sheets with the shipped product.
• Accurately stock received merchandise.
• Prepare merchandising displays.
• Support inventory management by accurate shelf labeling and inventory counts
• Responsible for the transfer of the bank deposit from the store to the bank.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when relating to superiors, coworkers and customers.
• May be required to open or close store while following company procedures.
• Must be punctual and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete all other duties assigned by Store Manager

Qualifications

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Possess interpersonal skills crucial for relating to customers, coworkers and management.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn procedures and follow directions with confidence, cooperation and flexibility.
• Must be able to multi-task, is self-directed and detail-oriented.
• Must possess stamina.
• Must be computer literate and possess basic arithmetic skills.

EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills, a background in art materials and retail sales. Experience in merchandising is preferred.