Applying to job in an art supply store?

Question

I want to apply for a job an an art supply store, and am wondering what are the most important things I'll need to know in order to be helpful as a sales person. I'm an art major in college currently, and have some experience with oil and acrylic paints and pottery, but I don't really know any technical details about paints, etc, just have some practical experience.

What would you recommend learning before the interview??

Thanks!

Answer 1

Go to an art store and familiarize yourself with all the items.  Just knowing what will be in the inventory will be helpful.  Find out what the different brand names are too, and why one shopper may want one brand over a different brand.  Also, try to look into why each product would be helpful to certain people in certain cases.