Live Show Host- Bargain Lane Live

The Jay Group LTD; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jay Group LTD is seeking a dedicated live host for Bargain Lane Live at our Fort Wayne warehouse. You will anchor weekday shows, engaging viewers with rapid item descriptions and real-time bidding to drive sales and energy.

Prior live selling experience is helpful but not required; strong personality, pace, and closing instinct are prized. Training will be provided, with a fixed on-site schedule Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a room on camera for extended periods.
• Proven ability to close sales and drive bidding activity.
• Ability to read a live crowd and pivot quickly.
• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles.
• Willingness to receive feedback and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Host live Whatnot shows for 3.5 hours with a show assistant handling inventory.
• Describe items rapidly, open bids, engage the chat by name, celebrate wins, and maintain high energy.

Skills

On-camera hosting

Live selling

Sales closure

Crowd reading

Retail background

Feedback adaptability

Whatnot platform experience

Tools

Whatnot platform experience

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Base Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job Summary

Who We Are..

Bargain Lane is a local discount retail, online auction, and bargain bin store built on one simple idea: unbeatable deals, every single day. With six stores across Indiana and Michigan, bargain bins where diggers are rewarded, and online auctions where hunters bid and win from anywhere, our inventory is always moving, always changing, and always a treasure hunt.

We don't do polished. We do real. We are fast-moving, hands‑on, and built for people who love the grind of making something work.

What We're Building..

Bargain Lane Live is our Whatnot channel, and we are launching it right now. We have a continuous supply of inventory and a rock‑solid plan to run live shows Monday through Thursday out of our Fort Wayne warehouse.

This is a dedicated, full‑time role anchoring our weekday operation. What we need is the right person on camera: someone who can move product, command a room, and make a viewer feel like they're missing out if they don't bid right now.

Please Note: This is not a content creator or influencer role. This is live selling—closer to QVC than Instagram, closer to an auctioneer than a YouTuber. The energy is real, the pace is relentless, and the results show up in the numbers every single show.

The Job..

You will host live Whatnot shows alongside a show assistant who handles inventory flow behind the scenes.

Your job is to stay locked on camera for the full show—3.5 hours, 250+ items, non‑stop auction cadence. You will describe items fast, open bids, engage the chat by name, celebrate wins, and keep the energy from ever flatlining.

This role runs Monday through Friday at our Fort Wayne warehouse, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Live Show window). Five days a week, same location, same crew. You show up ready every time.

Requirements

Requirements: What We're Looking For

• You can talk: Not just words—you can hold a room on camera for an entire show without fading.
• You perform under pressure: Slow bids, dead chat, awkward silence—you lean in, not away. Energy is a choice.
• You're a closer: You don't just describe items; you sell them. There's a difference, and you feel it instinctively.
• You read a crowd fast: You know within 30 seconds what a live audience wants more of, and you pivot without being told.
• Retail or customer‑facing background: Cashier, server, sales floor, barista—if you've hustled for tips or commissions, you already speak the language.
• You can take feedback: Every show has a debrief. You'll hear what didn't work. People who get defensive don't last here; people who get better do.

A note on experience:

Prior Whatnot experience is not required, but it's always a benefit. If you've sold live on Whatnot, TikTok, Instagram, or anywhere else—or run your own resale channel—tell us about it; that background is a plus, not a barrier.

We'll train you on the platform. What we can't train is personality, pace, and the instinct to close. Bring those. We'll handle the rest.

Be Advised: The Jay Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full‑time