Sales Associate

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Are you looking for a fun, flexible, and positive work environment? Do you love hands-on retail, creative problem solving, community events, helping customers find their next great creation...and maybe even all things LEGO®? If the answer is, "Yes, that’s me," please keep reading more about our job opportunity!

Located in the heart of downtown White Center, Bricks & Minifigs South Seattle is a specialty toy retailer focused on buying, selling, and trading all things LEGO, including new & used sets, minifigures, bulk pieces, and community events. Our mission is to celebrate creativity, play, and community; from kids discovering their first joy of building with LEGO to collectors tracking down that rare piece.

We are seeking an energetic, friendly, and detail-oriented Sales Associate to join our team. Prior LEGO knowledge and familiarity with sets and minifigures is strongly recommended so you can jump right into helping our passion-driven customers!

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of our store, creating a joyful, welcoming environment for builders of all ages, helping with social media posts, and keeping the store organized, stocked, and running smoothly.

Pay & Benefits:

Pay: $20.00 – $21.50 per hour
Position type: Hourly position, expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Employee discount
Paid time off accrual
Fun, creative, and team-oriented environment
Opportunity to build hands-on skills in specialty retail, trade-in processing, social media engagement, and event hosting

Responsibilities

Provide welcoming, attentive customer service to every guest, helping families, hobbyists, and collectors find what they need.
Operate the POS register for sales and trade credits accurately and efficiently.
Assist in processing incoming LEGO inventory, including sorting bulk bricks, cleaning pre-owned sets, and assembling/inspecting minifigures.
Maintain store presentation, keeping bulk tables organized, display cases clean, and shelves fully stocked.
Help create fun, creative photos or short videos for store social media updates.
Assist with hosting and running in-store events, including children’s birthday parties, build contests, and community workshops.
Answer customer phone calls and questions regarding current inventory, store policies, and trading procedures.

Day-to-day tasks can include:

Welcoming customers as they enter and answering questions about products and trade policies.
Running register transactions and wrapping/packaging purchases.
Taking fun photos of new or rare LEGO builds for social media channels.
Sorting loose LEGO bricks by color, category, or type to keep bulk tables fresh and engaging.
Checking pre-owned sets for completeness and prepping items for the sales floor.
Restocking minifigure display cases and shelves.
Assisting with party area preparation, activity setup, and post-party cleanup.
Maintaining general store cleanliness, sweeping, and dusting display cases.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
1+ years of retail, customer service, or event hosting experience.
Strong LEGO knowledge and familiarity with popular themes and minifigures strongly recommended.
Friendly, approachable demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail (essential for sorting bricks, checking set completeness, and managing small parts).
Strong spoken and written English communication abilities, including interacting with guests, and handling phone inquiries.
Comfortable helping take photos or contributing ideas for store social media accounts.
Ability to multitask, stay productive during downtime, and work as part of a close-knit team.
Availability to work flexible part-time shifts, including weekends.

Additional Details

Anticipated Store Hours:

Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 7pm
Thursday – Friday: 11am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Experience:

Customer Service / Retail: 1+ years required

Work Location:

In person
Seattle, WA 98106 (White Center)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bricks & Minifigs South Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

\nCompany Description

Bricks & Minifigs South Seattle is a new, locally owned specialty toy retailer opening soon in the heart of White Center at 16th & Roxbury. We specialize in buying, selling, and trading all things LEGO®, while putting joy, creativity, and connection first. As a brand-new store, joining our team means bringing your passion to work and directly shaping our store culture, community events, and customer experience from ground zero. We celebrate play for builders of all ages, from kids discovering their first set to adult collectors.