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Wax Trax is hiring!  

Almost everyone has a passion for music, many people collect vinyl, but Wax Trax is looking for one of two possible hires:

1. A person who has a vast knowledge or a demonstrated deep devotion to music (such as experience in any aspect of the music industry, plays music, is educated in music) who loves to stay busy, is very detail-oriented and organized, and is in good physical shape. This job (SALES) is our entry-level position and requires heavy lifting and lots of energy. 

  2. Someone who has been a buyer for a major record store, handling any or all of the Big 3 record distributors and/or a One Stop. To be more specific, someone who has done this work for a minimum of 3 years. (See Experienced Buyer below)

Women, people of color, and LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

1. Sales (includes shipping and restocking) 

We’re a small and growing business, and the sales position is fast paced and requires a lot of attention to detail. The primary responsibilities of sales people at Wax Trax are keeping up with online orders, keeping up with “the pull” by restocking the racks, putting out new stock, keeping the sales floor and counters clean, and last but not least, ringing out sales. This involves a lot of running around, squats to reach the understock, and occasional heavy lifting. There is a great deal also to learn about our Point Of Sale (POS) system, including how to manage gift cards, returns, and other feats of technical wizardry.   

Skills required 

  1. Incredibly organized and motivated to find ways to improve the store’s organization
  2. Ability to lift heavy boxes of LPs
  3. Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
  4. Ability to be moving around on your feet all day, including doing lots of squats! 
  5. Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets
  6. Experience with and an aptitude for understanding databases

Traits  

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-starter
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Talks to strangers

Extra credit for:  

  1. Experience with point of sale systems and/or ecommerce websites
  2. Any kind of experience in the music industry
  3. You don’t have to be in a band but it does indicate your interest in music so let us know…

Other requirements:  

Must be available to work regular 8-hour long shifts Saturday through Wednesday.  There may be options to work longer shifts on some days and shorter ones on others if desired.    

Compensation:  

This is an entry level position that starts at $17.29/hr, or more based on relevant experience. The full range of pay for this position is $17.29 - $18.50/hr, based on performance. Please note that this is typically Wax Trax’s only entry-level position (the only one available to people without previous record store experience). When other positions become available, Sales people who can keep track of and manage the details without having to be asked to stay busy will have a chance to advance. 

To apply:  

Send a resume and a cover letter with the word “resume” in the subject line to [email protected] before March 15th (but don’t delay, if we meet someone qualified we may hire them in the short-term).  Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process. 

 

2. Experienced Buyer

We are looking for someone who has been a buyer for a major record store, handling any or all of the Big 3 record distributors and/or a One Stop. To be more specific, someone who has done this work for a minimum of 3 years. If you're out there, send us a resume! Compensation based on experience.  

Skills required 

  1. Ability to lift heavy boxes of LPs
  2. Ability to be moving around on your feet all day, including doing lots of squats! 
  3. Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets
  4. Experience with and an aptitude for understanding databases
  5. 3 years or more experience as a buyer in a sizeable record store

Traits  

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-starter
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Talks to strangers
  • Physically fit

Extra credit for:  

  1. Experience with point of sale systems, databases, and/or ecommerce websites
  2. Knowledge of and passion for music
  3. Any other experience in the music industry
  4. You don’t have to be in a band but it sure doesn’t hurt

Compensation:  

Salary varies based on experience. 

To apply:  

Send a resume and a cover letter with the word “resume” in the subject line to [email protected]  Please do NOT contact us by phone or in person regarding this position (unless we contact you first). It’s emails only to start the process.