We are currently looking to expand our team here at the Carol Stream IL location. Right now we have one opening for a full time associate.
Retail Associate Job Description
Bricks & 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.
Each Bricks & Minifigs location is locally owned, and part of a nationwide franchise, headquartered in Orem, UT. We are a buy, sell trade store that encourages customers to reuse, rebuild and reimagine with LEGO elements.
Store Associate Responsibility
· Create an atmosphere that balances a casual/friendly feel with professionalism.
· Help customers aged children to adult learn their way around the store, and show them things they may be interested in.
· Make sure the environment is clean, safe, and welcoming.
Most 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.
Requirements
· A background in customer service is preferred, and you need to know how to work and relate well with people.
· Knowledge of the LEGO from past to present day.
· Knowledge of pop culture is necessary. Do you know all the Ninja Turtles? Have you seen all the Marvel movies? Are you fluent in Star Wars? These are just some of the things that relate directly to our day to day work, and are indispensable.
· Intermediate LEGO building skills
· Able to work independently on always changing projects.
· An ability to work on weekends and on any holidays the store is open.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- On a scale of 1-10 please rate your Star Wars knowledge.
- On a scale of 1-10 please rate your Marvel/DC knowledge.
- On a scale of 1-10 please rate your knowledge of Lego as a whole.
- The job requires regular interaction with customers including greeting, recommending products, and in general talking with people all day. Are you able to fulfill that requirement?
Ability to Commute:
- Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Required)
Work Location: In person
