Location: Central Tampa, FL (In-Person) Position Type: Part-Time / Full-Time Reports To: Store Manager / Owner
About Bricks & Minifigs Central Tampa
Bricks & Minifigs® is the largest LEGO®-authorized reseller franchise, specializing in new and used LEGO® sets, bulk bricks, and individual minifigures. We are first and foremost a fun, creative community space for LEGO® fans of all ages to enjoy and explore their passion. Our Central Tampa location is built on a unique Buy, Sell, and Trade model that encourages customers to rebuild and reimagine. If you love working with people, have a passion for creativity (and LEGO!), and want to help build connections one brick at a time, we want you on our team!
Position Overview
As a Sales Associate, you are the face of Bricks & Minifigs Central Tampa. You will greet and engage with fans, collectors, parents, and children to ensure a high-energy, safe, and memorable retail experience. Beyond standard retail duties, you will play a critical role in evaluating pre-owned collections, sorting bulk inventory, and helping run our highly popular birthday parties and in-store events.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Sales:
Greet and welcome every guest with enthusiasm, providing a fun and highly interactive shopping environment.
Assist customers of all ages and building abilities in navigating our inventory (from rare/retired sets to the bulk tables).
Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently to process purchases, gift cards, and trade-in credits.
Buy, Sell, & Trade Operations:
Learn and execute store guidelines for evaluating, pricing, and buying used LEGO® sets and minifigures from the public.
Check pre-owned items for authenticity, condition, and completeness.
Sort, clean, organize, and price bulk elements, accessories, and minifigures to keep displays fresh and exciting.
Store Maintenance & Merchandising:
Rebuild, repair, and clean used LEGO® sets to prepare them for the sales floor.
Restock shelves and creative displays (like the Build-A-Minifigure table) according to store visual standards.
Maintain overall store cleanliness (sweeping, wiping tables, organizing bulk brick pits, sanitizing spaces).
Events & Community Engagement:
Assist with hosting and facilitating energetic LEGO®-themed birthday parties, camps, and in-store build events.
Help enforce a safe, family-friendly environment during high-traffic weekend and event hours.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Previous retail, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred. Experience working with children (e.g., camp counselor, daycare, coaching) is a major plus.
LEGO Knowledge: Familiarity with the LEGO® ecosystem (themes, minifigures, sets) is highly valued, though a willingness to learn is acceptable. Intermediate building skills are a plus!
Communication: Outgoing, friendly personality with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort interacting with both adults and children.
Detail-Oriented: Ability to distinguish small parts, assess conditions, and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods, move around the sales floor, and occasionally lift bins or boxes weighing up to 35–50 lbs.
Availability: Flexible schedule required, including regular weekend availability (Saturdays and/or Sundays are peak days for parties and trading).
What We Offer
A highly creative, fun, and unique work environment.
Generous employee discount on LEGO® merchandise.
Hands-on training in retail operations, small business management, and inventory evaluation.
Opportunities to grow within a locally-owned community hub.
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