Full job description

Atomic Gaming is a veteran founded tabletop game & comic book retailer with 3 stores across the Greater Houston Area. Our stores are quickly growing and we aim to open additional stores in the short term!

We carry a wide variety of singles and products for Trading Card Games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, etc.), Tabletop Miniature Wargames (Warhammer 40/AOS/Horus Heresy, Star Wars Legion, etc.), Tabletop Roleplaying Games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Vampire the Masquerade, etc), and a wide range of Comic Books!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Game Store Manager to lead the daily operations of our store. This individual will be responsible for hiring and training team members, managing inventory and product orders, scheduling shifts, organizing in-store events, and overseeing payroll. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and knowledgeable leader with a strong background in retail management and a deep understanding of gaming culture—including tabletop games, video games, collectibles, and accessories.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store management experience, preferably in a gaming, hobby, or specialty retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of trading card games, tabletop wargame miniature games, tabletop role playing games, comic books, and pop culture merchandise.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Experience with scheduling software and point-of-sale systems. (Payroll management experience is a plus.)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and event nights as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members.
• Train staff on product knowledge, customer service, and store operations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment.
• Lead weekly to bi-weekly team meetings to assess store-wide changes and performance evaluations.

Operations & Inventory

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and upcoming products in various gaming categories.
• Monitor inventory levels and place timely product orders to ensure optimal stock.
• Maintain organized and visually appealing merchandise displays.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Manager, vendors and distributors for new releases and special orders.

Scheduling & Payroll

• Create and manage weekly team schedules based on store needs and events.
• Track attendance, time off, and shift coverage.
• Process and manage payroll in a timely and accurate manner.

Events & Community Engagement

• Plan and execute in-store gaming events, tournaments, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to create an event calendar and promote events via social media, email, and in-store signage.
• Build strong relationships with the local gaming community and encourage repeat business.
• Create event reports detailing entry, judge support, prize support, and product costs to determine cost efficiency of various events, adjusting as required.

Customer Service

• Ensure excellent customer service standards are consistently met.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Act as a brand ambassador and role model for the team.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist, and standing on a ladder.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (ie. product boxes, snack cases)

Additional Information

• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including opening and closing shifts. Store hours are 12pm-12am and occasionally 10am-12am for special events. Highly preferring at least one day each week on a Friday or Saturday.
• Must be able to attend a few offsite events/conventions throughout the year.
• Must be able to attend weekly meetings outside of normal store hours (often at 10am)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Acknowledge that you read and answered ALL of the questions. Applicants that did not answer all of the questions will not be considered. Please answer 'I understand.' to this question if you answered all questions.
• Are you familiar with Trading Card Games (like MTG or Pokemon)? If yes, which games? How long have you played and/or collected?
• Are you familiar with Tabletop Roleplaying Games (like D&D or VtM)? If yes, which games? How long have you played and have you DMed before?
• Are you familiar with Tabletop Minatare Wargames (like Warhammer 40K or Star Wars Legion)? If yes, which games? How long have you played?
• Are you familiar with Comic Books? If yes, how long have you been reading and/or collecting?
• Are there any games you haven't played you're interested in trying?
• Are there any comics you haven't read that you plan to?
• If you play Tabletop Minatare Wargames or Roleplaying Games, do you have experience painting miniatures? How experienced are you with painting, favorite techniques to use, and your favorite paint line?
• Have you previously or currently shop/play in comic & game stores? What do you look for in a store as a customer?
• What days/times are you available to work and how many hours/shifts are you looking for? Stores hours range from 10AM-12AM. Common Shifts Include: 9AM-5PM, 11AM-7PM, 3PM-12AM.

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person