Retail Sales Associate

Crossgates Mall; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Toy Republic is a vibrant toy store that creates a fun, welcoming shopping experience for all ages. We are hiring team members who are excited to be part of our mission and can engage families through in-store service and social media content.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, helping them find toys, handling purchases, stocking displays, and supporting events. A training period is provided; applicants should be ready to stand for long shifts and participate in livestreams.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic, and customer-focused.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Enjoys interacting with children and families.
• Comfortable being on your feet and staying active during long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assist shoppers in finding the perfect toy or gift.
• Operate the register and process purchases.
• Keep shelves organized, fully stocked, and visually appealing.
• Maintain clean, inviting product displays.
• Handle restocking and basic inventory checks.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
• Host livestreams on WhatNot.
• Support in-store events, giveaways, workshops, and promotions.
• Be open to appearing in social media content.

Skills

Customer service

Energetic personality

Reliability

Social media savvy

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Toy Republic is a vibrant, family-friendly toy store offering a wide selection of quality toys, collectibles, and unique gift items. We create a fun and welcoming shopping experience for all ages, and we’re looking for team members who are excited to be part of that mission.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with warmth and enthusiasm. This is key.
• Assist shoppers in finding the perfect toy or gift
• Operate the register and process purchases.
• Keep shelves organized, fully stocked, and visually appealing
• Maintain clean, inviting product displays
• Handle restocking and basic inventory checks
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Host our livestreams on WhatNot.
• Support in-store events, giveaways, workshops, and off-site promotions
• Be open to appearing in social media content (photos/videos)
• Film or create content for our store’s social media platforms

Who We’re Looking For

• Outgoing, energetic, and customer-focused
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Enjoys interacting with children and families
• Comfortable being on your feet and staying active during long shifts
• Familiar with basic POS systems (training provided)
• Creative and social media–savvy (a plus!)
• Bonus: Special talents: face painting, arts and crafts, etc.,

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours per shift
• Comfortable moving around the store and supporting store setup/cleanup as needed

Please note: A brief unpaid training period is required before your first shift. Phone use during working hours is not permitted except during breaks or emergencies. If these terms don’t work for you, we kindly ask that you not apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Application Question(s)

• Do you have any skills with videography or social media?
• Do you have open availability? If not, what is your availability?
• This job involves cleaning, standing, and moving throughout the shift; are you comfortable with that?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• Are you over the age of 18? You must be 18 or older to apply.

Work Location: In person