Retail Associate Part-time at Bricks & Minifigs Niles

Responsive recruiterBenefits:Employee discountsPaid time offFlexible schedule*** Please note: we are only considering direct applicants for this role. Third-party recruiters and agencies will not be considered. ***Job description Retail Associate The Best Job Youll Ever HaveStore VisionBricks & Minifigs is first and foremost a fun place for people of all ages to enjoy and explore their passion for LEGO. We facilitate this by providing excellent customer service and expert LEGO knowledge for all ages and abilities. We are a store that encourages customers to reuse rebuild and reimagine with LEGO elements. Each Bricks & Minifigs location is locally owned and part of a nationwide franchise headquartered in Orem UT.Bricks & Minifigs is a LEGO buy sell trade & birthday party retail store. We offer a wide variety of new and retired LEGO sets as well as selling bulk bricks and individual minifigures.We are looking for someone exceptional who wants to be a part of a dynamic store environment where we are always challenging ourselves to improve and evolve with the changing market environments.If you are or haveMust be 18 years of age or olderMinimum of 2 years experience in customer service and retail sales with proven ability to connect with people and drive sales (required)Must be able to work mid-day shifts and weekendsStrong attention to detail and organizational skills (required)Intermediate LEGO building skills (required)Familiarity with LEGO products past and present (preferred)Solid knowledge of pop culturefranchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Marvel and Star Wars are central to our daily work and customer engagementAbility to work independently on a variety of changing projectsAvailability to work weekends and holidays as scheduledFriendly outgoing personality with integrity and accountabilitySelf-motivated results-driven and comfortable engaging with new peopleStrong multitasking skills and ability to stay organized in a busy retail environmentExcellent verbal and written communication in EnglishWillingness to take on other duties as needed to support store operationsWe offerA challenging but fun work environmentOpportunity to learn all aspects of running a retail businessValuable sales and customer service skills trainingOpportunity to be part of a driven and community-oriented teamJob Summary: Responsible for attending to customers in a sales capacity while also carrying out a variety of shared retail activities required for daily operation.ResponsibilitiesAssist with events marketing initiatives and social media campaignsPrepare products for display and support customer trade-in and selling activitiesDeliver outstanding customer service by helping guests of all ages explore the store and discover products of interestContribute to a store atmosphere that balances a fun casual environment with professionalismEnsure the store environment is safe organized and welcoming for all customersWhen not assisting customers prioritize essential tasks with efficiency accuracy and adherence to directionSupport management in a variety of store operations including merchandising inventory and promotionsCollaborate proactively and positively with supervisors and team members to achieve store goalsTake on additional duties as needed to support overall business operationsMost of your day will entail:Building and repairing used sets;Breaking down and certifying sets;Sorting and cleaning bulk LEGO;Organizing and stocking minifigures and sets (new and used);Greeting customers when they enter the store;Helping customers at checkout;The job requires standing throughout the day with some lifting of heavy containers upwards of 50 pounds.Retail sales and customer service skills are preferred. LEGO knowledge is required experience with the product will be helpful.Three references will be required for a second interview with the following information:Full name relationship to you (past boss etc.) and their contact information (phone number and email). An offer is contingent on passing a background check.Apply below and also:Send a resume to: Subject line: 2025 BAM Niles Retail AssociateJob Type: Full-time In personPay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour DOEBenefits:Employee discount as per Employee Discount PolicyBonuses are available based on individual and overall business performanceRoom for growthExperience level:Customer service: (Preferred Required 3 years)Retail experience: (Preferred Required 3 years)Familiar with LEGO product and themes (Preferred but not required)Working Days and Hours:Full Time (up to 20 hours/week)Weekday and Weekend Hours (Required)Open and Close Shifts including specified holidays (Required)Physically able to lift and move heavy boxes and stand for long periods of timeAbility to commute/relocate: Address: Niles IL 60714Reliably commute or planning to relocate before start Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour Required Experience:IC Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 15 - 16