Retail Sales Associate Trading Cards - Seasonal Retail Associate

Monmouth Trading Cards; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Monmouth Trading Cards in Framingham, MA is seeking energetic Seasonal Retail Sales Associates to join our holiday team. You’ll help customers find trading cards, gift items, and supplies, delivering friendly, knowledgeable service during the busy season.

This temporary position runs immediately through December 31st, with both part-time and full-time schedules. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, and an interest in trading cards is highly valued for success during peak

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, customer-first attitude.
• Availability with flexible peak-season hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Interest in trading cards or collectibles is highly preferred.
• Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist holiday shoppers, collectors, and parents with purchases, gift recommendations, and product questions.
• Drive sales of sealed products, single cards, card supplies, and holiday gift items.
• Process transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently during high-traffic store hours.
• Restock inventory, maintain organized product displays, and ensure store cleanliness.
• Support peak holiday sales periods, special store promotions, and high-volume foot traffic.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexible peak hours

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Trading cards interest

Retail or customer service experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Training & development

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.