Sales Associate
Lead on the sales floor, open and close the store, price trade-ins, run events, and grow with us into a lead or management role.
Full description
What you'll do
- Lead on the sales floor: help customers find sealed product, singles, graded cards, and supplies, and recommend based on their deck, format, or collection goals.
- Open and close the store: opening and closing procedures, count and balance the cash drawer, and leave the store secure and ready for the next day.
- Evaluate and price trade-ins: grade card condition and price buylist cards using current market data, with a focus on Magic, Lorcana, and One Piece.
- Manage inventory: receive shipments, process new product, keep singles organized and accurately priced, and flag low stock before release days.
- Host and judge events: tournaments, prereleases, and league nights, including pairings, rules questions, and prize payouts.
- Support online sales: list singles and sealed product, pick, pack, and ship orders, and keep online inventory in sync.
- Prepare for big releases: plan preorders, set up displays, and run smooth launch days.
- Build the community: get to know regulars, promote events, and grow our Magic, Lorcana, and One Piece player base.
- Train and support the team: show part-time staff the ropes and step in as point person when the manager is out.
- Help with retro games: assist customers with retro games, consoles, and accessories, and help test trade-ins.
Required
- Solid knowledge of at least one major TCG.
- Understanding of card condition, pricing, and the secondary market.
- Strong communication skills and a welcoming attitude toward new and veteran players.
- Dependable, organized, and able to work without constant supervision.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs (product cases).
Nice to have
- Strong play or collecting experience with Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, or One Piece.
- Knowledge of Pokémon TCG.
- Experience running or judging tournaments for Magic, Lorcana, or One Piece.
- Knowledge of retro video games and consoles.
- 1+ year of retail or customer service experience.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week.
- Available evenings, weekends, and major release days.
- Paid training begins mid-to-late November; the store opens December 5.
Pay and perks
- $19/hour.
- Employee discount on products and supplies.
- Paid time off and sick days.
- Opportunity to grow into a lead or management role.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed. Tell us which card games you play or collect, any experience running or judging events, and when you're available to start.
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