History of Hastings

Established in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a primary multimedia entertainment retailer that unites the sale of new and used CDs, books, videos and video games, as well as boutique merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. They presently manage 153 superstores, averaging about 20,000 square feet, mainly in medium-sized markets all through the United States.

They also control www.gohastings.com, an e-commerce Internet web site that makes obtainable to their customers new and used entertainment products and unique, current gifts and toys. The site features exceptional product and pricing offers. The investor relations section of their web site contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access to filings with the securities and exchange commission.

Hastings Entertainment is a openly traded company on NASDAQ under the symbol HAST.

Job Description/Average Wage

Wireless Associate: Hastings Wireless Associates are accountable for greeting all customers in a professional, welcoming, and timely manner, including answering phones and directing customer inquiries to suitable departments, offering advice on wireless purchase decisions and help new and existing customers in the selection and purchase of products and services. Other tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

• Attain or exceed individual sales targets and/or goods.
• Receive and practice all payments according to standard procedures.
• Focus all required training programs and meetings.
• Help in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by management.
• Meet the standards outlined in the minimum expectation policy.

The average wage for this job is $9 — $10an hour.

Store Manager: As a member of the Store Operations Team, Hastings Store Managers are accountable for managing the store through supervising and executing corporate plans and actions as well as creating a positive team environment, and increasing sales by recognizing and understanding the needs and habits of customers. The average wage for this job is around $32,000 — $58,000 a year.

Assistant Manager: Hastings Assistant Managers are accountable for assisting with the management of the store by supervising and executing corporate plans and actions, creating a positive team environment, and understanding the needs and habits of customers. They are seeking an individual that is action oriented, approachable, and has a customer focus. The Assitant Manager is considered to be an on the job training postion for the Store Manager position. The   hourly salary is around $12-$15.

Customer Service Manager: Hastings Customer Service Managers are accountable for the administration and management of the front counter team leaders and associates working in the front counter area while maintaining a positive team atmosphere. Furthermore, they are responsible for training associates and front counter team leaders to company guidelines and maintaining the consistent execution of key personnel responsibilities. The average salary for this job is $9— $13 an hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Associate stock ownership plan
• Group health insurance
• And a generous associate discount

How to apply

At Hastings, they believe that honesty, integrity, trust, respect and teamwork permit them to cultivate personally, as well as professionally. If you adore music, movies or books and are interested in building an exciting career in the entertainment business, Hastings is the position for you. All applications may be submitted online. Hastings endorses a drug-free workplace.

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