Pastimes Career Opportunity - Buyer and Outreach

Game Store -  Buyer and Outreach
Niles, Illinois

We are looking for folks interested in full and part time!

Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable, business-minded candidate with experience in buying cards of various games. You will be responsible for social media outreach and networking to acquire collections, buying cards in the store, assisting customers and staff with various inventory needs, and occasional travel to conventions as a buyer at our retail booth. 

Responsibilities

• Buying cards at conventions and in the store
• Convention preparation
• Using social media to find opportunities for acquisitions
• Building relationships with frequent sellers
• Sorting, grading, and pricing cards
• Monitoring price fluctuations

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience
• Familiarity with Magic, Pokemon, other TCGs and price trends
• Proficient with social media
• Convention experience is a plus

Why Pastimes?

We value our Guests and work hard to bring them the hobbies and events they love while providing excellent service to our customers and fun to our staff. Our Team Members are the heart of Pastimes and we strive to provide growth opportunities to those Team Members who excel in their work. We offer a challenging, but fun, work environment, surrounded by the items, characters, and concepts you love, making it easy to engage with your work and our Guests.

Pastimes also offers an employee discount on store purchases and provides opportunities for you to familiarize yourself with the wide variety of products we sell. You’ll also receive training and be involved with a variety of projects and tasks that can lead to building a career in the comics and gaming industry.

Compensation:

• Hourly between $16 and $20 depending on experience
• 401K with company match

About Pastimes

Established in 1992, Pastimes has been servicing the hobby community with great service, products and events for over a quarter century. Today, Pastimes is a leader in the table top gaming market, and one of the largest organizers of hobby game events in the USA.  Pastimes is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

1. Respond with cover letter and resume to – HR@Pastimes.net
2. See all career opportunities at www.pastimes.net/careers
   
3. You may also apply in store