Pawnbroker/Sales Associate - Braswell & Son

About the Role

Braswell & Son has been family owned since 1979, growing from one small jewelry store in Little Rock to eight stores across Arkansas and Tennessee. We're looking for a Pawnbroker to join our team. No pawn experience or jewelry background is needed—if you like people and show up ready to work, we will teach you the rest.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer warmly and engage with them to understand their needs.
• Assess items brought in by customers—gold, diamonds, watches, designer bags, tools, electronics—and determine their value.
• Write pawn loans and explain terms clearly to ensure no confusion.
• Sell merchandise to customers who are excited to buy.
• Maintain the store, handle money responsibly, and safeguard merchandise.
• Assist customers with diverse needs, from engagement rings to covering unexpected expenses.

Why People Stay

• Competitive paycheck every Friday: hourly base pay, commission, and a weekly spiff for hitting targets.
• Predictable schedules posted in advance, with closures on major holidays.
• Ongoing training with a coach, a 90-day plan, and support for questions.
• Small, tight-knit teams where no one is left to figure things out alone.
• Opportunities for advancement—promotions to Lead, Assistant Manager, and Store Manager roles.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a background check that meets company and legal standards.
• Ability to stand and move for most of your shift, and lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Comfortable learning computer and point-of-sale systems.
• Available for retail hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Spanish/English bilingual is a plus but not required.

Skills That Thrive Here

Our best team members come from diverse backgrounds—retail, restaurants, warehouses, banking, the military, or first-time jobs. What they share:

• Honesty, even when it might cost a sale.
• Enjoyment in talking to strangers and building rapport.
• Reliability—people can count on you to show up.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Employee discounts.
• Gym membership.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Corporate Chaplain services.
• Wellness resources.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

Pay

• Base pay: $15 - $20 per hour (depending on experience), paid weekly via direct deposit.
• Weekly commission on qualifying sales.
• Weekly Productivity Spiff for hitting targets.

Schedule

Retail hours, including evenings and weekends. Schedules are posted in advance, and the company is closed on major holidays.