We are seeking a highly organized, meticulous, and community-centric Hobby Store & Omnichannel Manager to oversee our retail location and digital integration center. In this role, you aren’t just running a cash register; you are the orchestrator of a highly specialized ecosystem. You will command high-volume stock cataloging, lead a dedicated team, maintain rigorous state tax and payroll compliance alignment, and host premier local gaming tournaments. If you love tracking market trends in TCGs, have an obsession with spreadsheet data integrity, and take pride in exceptional team leadership, this is your next career step.
Position Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of retail store management or assistant management experience (specialty collectibles, electronics, or multi-channel retail strongly preferred).
- TCG Market Knowledge: Deep literacy in the trading card game space (Pokémon, etc.), including a thorough understanding of condition matrices, authentication standards, and third-party grading scales (PSA, CGC).
- Technical Prowess: Advanced capability in spreadsheet architecture (Excel/Google Sheets) for tracking counts and cost basis. Experienced with e-commerce interfaces (Shopify backend, marketplace APIs).
- Logistical Discipline: Strict attention to detail regarding structural data fields, item numbers, cert numbers, and physical inventory reconciliations.
- Leadership: Proven ability to coach, schedule, and inspire a customer-first retail floor team.
Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for long periods and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work a standard retail schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
If you are interested, submit a cover letter detailing your experience and resume. During your interview, you will be required to demonstrate competencies listed above.
- n.b. Any applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hobby Vault is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state (including the Oregon Fair Employment Practices Act), or local laws.
Oregon Equal Pay Act Notice
In compliance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (ORS 652.220), compensation for this role is determined by objective factors such as verified experience, education, training, and job-related skills. Hobby Vault does not solicit, request, or consider an applicant’s salary or earnings history during the hiring process.
Accommodations & ADA
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities.
Background Check & Criminal History
In accordance with Oregon’s "Ban the Box" law (ORS 659A.360), criminal history inquiries, background checks, and drug screenings are conducted only after an initial interview or conditional offer of employment has been extended. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
At-Will & Job Description Disclaimer
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This posting does not constitute an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with Hobby Vault remains "at-will."
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
