What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate/Marketing Specialist position at The Artist Lab San Diego?
Join our creative and expanding Fine Arts studio, The Artist Lab, located in Carmel Valley, San Diego. We offer educational art classes ranging from Drawing & Painting to Mixed Media Programs for children and adults. Unlike traditional art studios, we embrace a contemporary approach, exploring diverse art mediums and creating fine art. We are seeking a high-energy Sales Associate & Marketing Specialist who is passionate about sales, client engagement, and growing a vibrant community. Art knowledge is a plus, but if you’re a driven marketer and natural salesperson, we’ll train you to thrive in our creative environment!
Responsibilities:
Client Communication & Relationship Building
- Be the friendly, engaging face of our studio—build strong connections with students, parents, and visitors.
- Proactively foster long-term client relationships that drive enrollment and retention.
Sales-Driven Marketing Execution
- Create and implement marketing strategies that directly result in increased class enrollments.
- Manage and grow our presence across Google Business, Instagram, Facebook, Red Note, and our website.
- Suggest and execute innovative marketing initiatives to expand our reach and sales pipeline.
Graphic Design & Visual Promotion
- Design compelling marketing materials using Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools.
- Promote classes, seasonal workshops, and events with professional, eye-catching visuals.
Operational & Administrative Excellence
- Coordinate class schedules, manage phone/email communication, and oversee appointment rescheduling.
- Learn and utilize our Pike payment system to process transactions and generate reports.
- Maintain accuracy and efficiency across all studio operations and client records.
- Proficiency in WordPress, Google Docs, and online mass mailing systems e.g. Mail-chimp preferred. Quick learner for our Pike payment and enrollment system, processing payments, and handling financial reports.
Studio Collaboration & Event Support
- Work closely with the business development manager & lead teachers to organize promotional events, exhibitions, and workshops.
- Assist with studio organization, event setup, and customer experience enhancement.
- Assist with studio cleanup and event setup. Run errands and handle necessary front-desk and administrative tasks.
Requirements:
Willingness to work on weekends.
Prior experience in art, marketing, sales, and receptionist/front-desk roles preferred.
Active engagement in promoting and networking for our classes to grow clientele.
Part-time job with a competitive package, including base salary and sales-based commission.
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour (plus commission)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, with weekend availability.
Work Location:
- In-person at San Diego, CA 92130.
We look forward to having you join our diverse team of artists as one of our main anchors!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.30 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20