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Bookings for Winter January 2025 are now open for current students only from the 30th October to 9th of November. Bookings will open for NEW students from the 11th of November.

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Art Store Sales Assistant (Full-Time) – Art Academy Direct

Art Store Sales Assistant (Full-Time)

Are you passionate about art, enjoy working in a creative environment, and value excellent customer service? Art Academy is growing, and we’re looking for a Sales Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. 

The role of the Sales Assistant is to assist their team to fulfil Art Academy's commitment to our customers, the Arts and local communities. This will done done by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through helpful product knowledge, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations and loss prevention in adherence with company policies and procedures.

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to contribute to the sales floor.

Main Objectives of the Role

  • Maximise sales of art supplies and art courses through excellent customer service, by combining sales, product knowledge and other skills training to meet or exceed customer expectations.

  • Assist clients with product selection, offering guidance tailored to their needs and interests.

  • Maintain and update visual displays to enhance the customer shopping experience.

  • Upsell and cross-sell products where appropriate.

  • Take ownership of general store duties including:

    • Restocking shelves and attaching price tags to merchandise.

    • Unpacking deliveries and inputting stock into the point-of-sale system.

    • Performing regular stocktakes and inventory checks.

    • Ensuring the shop and classroom spaces are clean, tidy, and well-organised.

    • Supporting seasonal shop and classroom decoration.

Schedule & Benefits

The position will be based at our Mosta store, with afternoon shifts scheduled at our Zurrieq location. Candidates must be flexible, possess a driving license and able to work between both sites as required.

What’s in it for you?

  • A 4.5-day work week (40 hours across Monday–Friday with Monday mornings and Saturdays off)

  • Be surrounded by art supplies, inspiration, and creative people

  • 20% Employee Discount on art supplies

  • Free or discounted art courses and art workshops

  • Birthday Leave - You get an extra day of leave to enjoy your birthday

  • Opportunity for Overtime – Earn extra income during busier periods if you're available and interested.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience in retail and/or sales is preferred.

  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

  • An interest in art is required, but full training will be provided.

  • O-Level Standard of Education.

  • Good command of English (knowledge of Maltese is an asset).

  • Computer literacy is required (experience with POS systems will be considered an advantage).

  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

  • Must have a driving license

To Apply:
Send your CV to info@artacademydirect.com entitled 'Sales Assistant Application' by Monday 11th August 2025.

Please note: Applications without a CV or current residency in Malta will not be considered. Applications for a summer job only will not be considered.