[Scmusenet] SC Artisans Center - Retail Manager Job Opening

[Jason Shaiman]

SOUTH CAROLINA ARTISANS CENTER RETAIL MANAGERJOB DESCRIPTION                              REPORTS TO:  SCAC Director and the SCAC Board of Directors BASIC FUNCTIONThe RETAIL MANAGER is responsible for the day-to-day retail operations of the South Carolina Artisans Center, and is responsible for carrying out the Center’s mission.   The primary mission of the South Carolina Artisans Center is to showcase and market the hand-crafted work of our state’s leading artists, while ensuring that art inspired by tradition is protected and nurtured. The non-profit center utilizes a retail outlet, interpretive displays of Southern folk-life, live demonstrations, and educational and informational programs as venues to communicate South Carolina’s culture to the public. By promoting the indigenous fine crafts produced exclusively by South Carolina artists, the Center creates a better understanding of our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
 FUNCTIONS1.  Organizational Structure and Procedures - The RETAIL MANAGER will monitor the internal structure of the retail center operations to ensure it operates with maximum efficiency, and carries out the policies set by the Retail Manager, Director, and the Board of Directors.   2.  Income and Expenditures - The RETAIL MANAGER is responsible for all accounting functions.  Utilizing the services of the Board Treasurer and CPA, is responsible for budget preparation and compliance and ensuring that all financial requirements for the Center are met in a timely manner.  The Retail Manager will provide sales reports to the Director and the Board in a timely manner, the Retail Manager will monitor the cash flow of the center, track sales trends and report these findings to the Director and the Board. 3.  Personnel - The RETAIL MANAGER will be responsible for the administration of all sales personnel practices, including employment, staff scheduling, training and supervision of staff, promotion, discharge, and special staff assignments.   4.  Marketing/Public Relations - The RETAIL MANAGER will present a positive image of the Center and promote the mission of the Center at all times.  The Retail Manager may be called upon to make presentations about the center, and will assist with public relations promotions for the center. The Retail Manager will supply artists with SCAC rack cards for distribution and develop the newsletter with input from the Director and the Board. 5.  Artisans - The RETAIL MANAGER will maintain a positive working relationship with the Center’s juried artisans, as well as encourage targeted artists to apply through the Center’s Call For Entries. The Retail Manager will keep up-to-date records of all artist information, inventories, donations and all payments to artists. The Retail Manager will create a pro-active relationship with artists in selection of work to be placed in the center for sale. The Retail Manager will work with the Director to develop creative displays that enhance the sale of artwork. The Retail Manager will be responsible for scheduling Handmade artist demonstrations. The Retail Manager will work to develop positive relationships with other arts-related organizations in the community. Retail Manager will proactively manage the inventory in the Center by maintaining a balance of mediums and volume of work in the Center, rotating stock and refreshing older work. 6.  Facilities - The RETAIL MANAGER will be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities and grounds.   Qualifications:Strong organizational and planning skillsFlexibility to work on multiple projectsStrong written and public speaking skillsAbility to work sensitively with a variety of artistsKnowledge and experience with office equipmentExperience in accounting practices and accountability Experience in visual artsKnowledge of Southern Culture and indigenous crafts of the SouthTwo years experience in supervision and managementThree years in retail managementTeam playerEducation: Minimum of an associate degree
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