Anime Merchandise Key Holder/Convention Booth Coordinator

FRAGMENTED NOSTALGIA LLC

Anime Merchandise Key Holder/Convention Booth Coordinator

Maplewood, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Employee discounts

    license and the willingness to assist driving large vans.

    In this position, you will work with staff to exhibit and sell our brand's products in our booth at conventions, and also in our stores. Having a passion for anime and pop-culture franchises essential.

    Knowledge of the following anime are crucial for success in this position:

    Sailor Moon

    Cardcaptor Sakura

    Madoka Magica

    Digimon

    Pokemon

    One Piece

    On and off the clock research and studying may be necessary to cultivate the ideal level of understanding we require.

    To become the best there ever is, you must be able to identify and name all main characters, their partners, their weapons, their symbols, and other critical information in the 3 Magical Girl series, and the first 3 seasons of Digimon that we carry.

    This information can be learned quickly but you must be willing to do that learning in order to succeed and thrive in this role.

    Job Specific Notes:

    Full time for this Position is typically 2 conventions per month, and two weeks at the malls and warehouse.

    Traveling to and from a con usually takes folks out of state for 5-6 days, though some can be up to 8 days.

    Some cons are back to back where folks are out of state for 2 weeks.

    Long periods of standing and moving will be necessary, dependent upon customer traffic.

    Sleeping arrangements are co-ed.

    Responsibilities:

    Work with a small team maintaining our standards

    Exhibiting wares to customers, from casual to collectors

    Follow sales strategies to increase revenue flow

    Suggest merchandise based on customer feedback

    Follow compliance with company policies and procedures

    Maintain visual appearance of the booth and merchandise

    Resourcing answers to role related questions and challenges.

    Multi-Tasking

    Restocking as needed during open hours

    ​Qualifications:

    Previous experience in retail, customer service, or other related fields

    Product Knowledge in Digimon, Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Madoka Magica are strongly desirable

    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and self-motivating

    Excellent written and communication skills

    Proficiency in cash handling procedures

    Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively

    Basic math

    What's a typical Con like?

    Driving time in the company vehicle with your team mates is shared.

    Duration of travel depends on distance of the con, and we travel up to 30 hours, or 3 days time, away.

    Typically we do not drive longer than 12 hours in a day

    Unloading the vehicle and setting up the booth usually takes 8 hours.

    All cons have different open hours, but typically the days can range from 6hrs-10hrs.

    Everyone on the team is expected to be at the booth during open hours.

    Warehouse

    Pickup, receive, and process our shipments

    Select and pack stock for upcoming cons

    Perform restocks to each of our stores

    Maintain product integrity

    This is a very physical job. Standing, lifting, squatting, and reaching are typical activities of a normal day.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $38,000.00 - $41,600.00 per year

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Employee discount

    Work Location: In person