Bargain Lane- Live Show Host (WhatNot)

Description

Job Type: Full-Time (Monday – Thursday)

Base Pay: $16 - $19/hr + Uncapped Performance Bonuses

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 brand-new 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—5 hours, 350+ 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 Thursday at our Fort Wayne warehouse, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Live

Show window). Four days a week, same location, same crew. You show up ready every time.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

? You can talk: Not just words—you can hold a room on camera for five hours 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.

One thing we are NOT looking for:

Prior Whatnot experience is not required—and frankly, we’re cautious about hiring people who already run

their own resale channels. 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.

Compensation & Schedule

This is a full-time role from day one, offering a highly competitive base pay paired with an aggressive,

uncapped bonus structure.

Component Details

Base Pay $16 – $19/hr base. Paid for the full 8.5-hour shift (1.5 hr inventory prep +

5 hr live show + 2 hr post-show packing/shipping).

Show Bonus

— Tier 1 +$25 bonus when show GMV reaches $2,000–$2,999

Show Bonus

— Tier 2 +$50 bonus when show GMV reaches $3,000–$4,999

Show Bonus

— Tier 3 +$100 bonus when show GMV clears $5,000—uncapped from there.

Schedule:  Monday – Thursday, 4 shows per week at our Fort Wayne warehouse.

Earning Potential-

Your hustle determines your ceiling. A host averaging $5,000/show at 4

shows/week earns $300+ in weekly bonuses on top of their base pay.

How to Apply

Step 1: The Video Submission

Record a 2-minute video on your phone. Pick up any item near you—whatever is closest—and sell it to us.

? No editing.

? No retakes.

? No script.

? Just hit record and go.

That’s the job. If you can make us want a random object from your living room, you can sell TJX apparel to 500

people watching live.

Send your video to: Brandon Georges at bgeorges@retjg.com

We will respond within 48 hours to every submission.

Step 2: The Audition

Shortlisted candidates will come in for a 10-minute live audition. You will be handed 6–8 random apparel items

and asked to go live on camera—cold, unrehearsed, right now. No prep time. No warm-up.

The gap between candidates at this stage is always obvious. That’s the point. If it sounds like a lot of pressure,

it is—because the job is a lot of pressure, and we’d rather find out here than two shows in.

This job description provides a general overview, and the specific duties may vary depending on the nature of

the retail business. It's important to tailor the description to match the unique requirements of the particular

store.

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.