Anime Convention Sales Booth Lead Specialist

FRAGMENTED NOSTALGIA LLC; Maplewood (MN); Remote; USD 22,720 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to exciting conventions

Room for growth in pay and responsibility

Work with a passionate team

Job summary

A vibrant anime merchandise vendor seeks a full-time Anime Convention Sales & Booth Lead Specialist based in Minnesota. The role involves driving to conventions, engaging with customers, and generating sales while having a deep knowledge of popular anime. This unique opportunity offers a starting pay of $22/hour, with potential growth up to $62,400/year. Passion for anime and pop culture is essential, as is physical stamina for booth activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify main characters and symbols from popular anime titles.
• Willingness to engage with customers and generate sales.
• Valid driver's license and comfort driving large vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive a large van for extended periods to conventions.
• Set up and dismantle booth at events.
• Engage with customers for long hours to drive sales.
• Report on team efficiency and merchandise demand.

Skills

Strong sales drive

Commitment to learning

Physical stamina

Critical thinking

Charisma

Job description

Anime Convention Sales & Booth Lead Specialist

Important Details: We depart from Minnesota. You must be able to commute yourself to our facility where we disembark. This is a full‑time position. Knowledge of the following anime is crucial for success in this role:

Required Anime Knowledge

• Sailor Moon – identify main characters, symbols, weapons, and colors
• Cardcaptor Sakura – identify main characters and symbols
• Madoka Magica – identify main characters and symbols
• Digimon (first 3 seasons) – identify main characters, partners, symbols, and colors
• Pokemon – identify at least 400 Pokemon

On and off the clock research and studying may be necessary to cultivate the ideal level of understanding we require. This information can be learned quickly but you must be willing to do that learning in order to succeed and thrive in this role, before your first convention.

Are you passionate about anime and pop culture? Do you thrive in the high‑energy, vibrant atmosphere of a convention? This isn’t your typical retail job, and it’s a rare chance to work in the Anime Industry. We are a traveling vendor of boutique, high‑quality anime merchandise and are seeking dedicated team members to become the face of our brand.

We’re not just selling products; we’re building a community and creating an exceptional experience for everyone who visits our booth, from the casual fan to the most discerning collector. We are seeking passionate peers to join our convention road team for 1–2 weeks a month. As this is a full‑time position, the other days are spent in the warehouse and mall store helping to prep for the weekends.

Responsibilities

• Road Trip: You must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving a large van for extended periods.
• Build: Upon arrival, unpack and move merchandise, physically build our entire booth setup.
• Main Event: For 8–12 hours a day, engage with customers and share product knowledge to generate sales.
• Teardown: Pack up and load back into the van, hit the road the next day.
• Team Autonomy: Manage your own time, energy, and personal needs to perform at your best during the weekend.

Core Requirements

• Strong sales drive with goal‑oriented mindset
• Commitment to deep knowledge acquisition; willingness to learn anime and product lines on the fly
• Road warrior: valid driver’s license and comfort driving large vehicles
• Physical stamina: lift, bend, squat, climb ladders, stand >10 hours, maintain high energy
• Unwavering composure during stress and teamwork situations
• Radical self‑reliance: self‑motivated, plan ahead, take responsibility without constant supervision

Bonus Points If You

• Already a fan with deep knowledge of anime and pop culture (especially Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Madoka Magica, CLAMP/Cardcaptor Sakura, and upcoming titles like Utena, Mermaid Melody, Rozen Maiden, and Shugo Chara)
• Have experience in social media, creating engaging content for collectors

Key Traits That Will Make You Shine

• Effortless charisma and upbeat attitude sustained for long periods
• Critical thinker who proactively solves problems and adapts on the fly
• Forward‑thinking: considers safety, speed, and efficiency improvements
• Responsible: balances intuition, experience, and communication to meet expectations

Reporting & Growth

• Report on how to improve team efficiency
• Identify merchandise attendees are asking for
• Spot potential gaps in the market within the vendor hall
• Provide actionable ideas for improving processes and presentation

Compensation & Perks

Starting pay is $22/hour, or $45,760/yearly salary. Significant room for growth in pay and responsibility based on performance and skill refinement. Our experienced Animaestros take home an average of $52,000/year, and some upwards of $62,400/year. Travel to exciting conventions, work with a passionate team, and be at the heart of the anime and pop‑culture community.

Apply

Ready to join the adventure? If you read this and thought, “This is the challenge I’ve been looking for,” we want to hear from you. To apply, please send us your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us how your skill sets, experience, and desires align with the needs of this position. Describe a time you had to quickly learn a new, complex subject to succeed in a role, and explain how you can help make a convention booth truly stand out. Failure to send in a cover letter will severely impact our desire to reach out. We value genuine interest and want to know when you want to be here.