Bargain Lane- Live Show Host (WhatNot)

The Jay Group • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bargain Lane is launching a new Whatnot channel called Bargain Lane Live. This is a part-time role based in our Fort Wayne warehouse, focused on hosting live selling shows Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate will be energetic, engaging, and able to move product quickly during live auctions. This role is similar to QVC or an auctioneer, focusing on high-energy live selling rather than content creation.

Requirements

• Ability to talk and hold an audience's attention on camera for extended periods.
• Ability to perform under pressure, handling slow bids, dead chat, and awkward silences.
• Strong closing skills; ability to sell items effectively.
• Ability to quickly read a crowd and adapt to audience preferences.
• Retail or customer-facing background (e.g., cashier, server, sales floor, barista).
• Ability to take feedback and improve performance.
• Must be able to work Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Live Show window), at the Fort Wayne warehouse.
• Must be available for a 10-minute live audition.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Whatnot experience is not required.
• The company is cautious about hiring individuals who already run their own resale channels.

Responsibilities

• Host live Whatnot shows for 5 hours, 5 days a week.
• Describe items quickly and efficiently.
• Open bids and engage with the chat by name.
• Celebrate viewer wins and maintain high energy throughout the show.
• Handle inventory flow behind the scenes with a show assistant.
• Pack and ship items after the live show.
• Participate in post-show debriefs and accept feedback for improvement.

Benefits

• $14.50-$16.00/hr base pay.
• Uncapped performance bonuses.
• Paid for a full 8.5-hour shift (including inventory prep and post-show packing/shipping).
• Show Bonus tiers based on Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed