Job Title: Seasonal Retail Sales Associate – Trading Cards
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Company: Monmouth Trading Cards
Position Type: Temporary / Seasonal (Employment through December 31st)
Overview
Monmouth Trading Cards is looking for energetic, customer-focused Seasonal Retail Sales Associates to join our Framingham team for the upcoming holiday season. This role is focused on delivering a high-quality customer experience, supporting holiday sales, and helping customers navigate the trading card and collectibles market.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, exciting holiday retail environment engaging with collectors, gift shoppers, hobbyists, and new customers. This is a temporary seasonal position ending on December 31st.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Engagement: Assist holiday shoppers, collectors, and parents with purchases, gift recommendations, and product questions.
- Store & Sales Support: Drive sales of sealed products, single cards, card supplies, and holiday gift items.
- Fast-Paced Checkout: Process transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently during high-traffic store hours.
- Floor & Merchandising: Restock inventory, maintain organized product displays, and ensure store cleanliness.
- Seasonal Events & Rush: Support peak holiday sales periods, special store promotions, and high-volume foot traffic.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, customer-first attitude.
- Availability: Reliable with flexible availability during peak seasonal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holiday shopping surges.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced holiday retail environment.
- Interest in or knowledge of trading cards, sports cards, or TCGs (e.g., Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports collectibles) is highly preferred.
- Prior retail, cashier, or customer service experience is a plus.
Position Duration & Schedule
- Term: Temporary employment starting immediately through December 31st.
- Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time seasonal schedules available depending on store coverage needs.
What Success Looks Like
- Friendly, upbeat customer interactions during busy holiday shopping hours.
- Quick, reliable assistance helping shoppers find the right gifts and collectible products.
- Efficient checkout handling to keep lines moving smoothly.
- A clean, well-stocked, and organized sales floor.
- Strong team collaboration through the end-of-year rush.