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Shift Manager

EZCORP · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2023 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you trained someone on a process and they got it right afterward.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and support newer pawnbrokers.

Tell me about a time you handled a conflict between two coworkers.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a small team working well together.

Tell me about a time you noticed a mistake with money or paperwork and fixed it.

What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention to accuracy in a cash-heavy business.

Would you be interested in the store manager training program later on? What would you need to get ready?

What they are checking: Whether they want to keep growing on the company's career path.

What would you do

As a Shift Manager, or Lead Pawnbroker, you're in charge when the store manager isn't there. What does a good shift look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear picture of running the store, not just working in it.

A regular customer asks you to bend the rules on their loan deadline. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay firm on policy while keeping a valued customer relationship.

A customer tries to pawn an item and something about their story doesn't add up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow verification steps and protect the store from stolen goods.

The line is long and two employees want to take their breaks at once. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can make fair, practical decisions under pressure.

About the work

How do you check whether jewelry is real gold before making a loan?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic testing and the care needed to avoid costly mistakes.

How do you balance making good loans with hitting sales and loan targets?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that bad loans cost money even if they help short-term numbers.

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The full job description

As published by EZCORP.

Address: 3951 W. 26th St. Chicago, Illinois 60623 Brand: EZPawn Pay range is based on experience from $18.00/hr to $20.00/hr We want you to join us for a career – not a job. At EZCORP we are looking for Team Members to lead the way today and to step into greater roles tomorrow. When you bring us your passion for service excellence, we’ll provide development and career paths to enhance your skills in a fun and fast paced environment that comes with competitive pay, generous bonus potential and great benefits! EZCORP family of brands, which includes EZPAWN, Value Pawn, and more, is a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. We are passionate about customer service and our Team Members. We are currently hiring for Retail Shift Manager (Lead Pawn Broker) and we would love to have you join our team. EZCORP provides our full-time Team Members with a comprehensive benefits package to help you achieve your optimal work/life balance. Working for EZCORP is not just a job; it is a career! We offer a structured career path to give you an opportunity to enhance your skills in a fun and fast paced environment. Our positions offer competitive pay based on experience with an opportunity to quickly increase your pay and position! • Complete the initial 5-week paid training program and earn a $.50 raise and transition to Lead Pawnbroker upon completion of the program • Enhance your leadership skills through our structured leadership training programs • Follow the Career Path and apply for a Store Manager in Training position which includes a 12-week training program to build the foundation to run your own store In addition to a great career, here are some of the other things we offer our Team Members: • Free Health Insurance* • Competitive Wages • Monthly UNCAPPED Bonus Potential Paid on Store and Individual Performance • Great Working Hours • 401(k) with Company Match • Generous Paid Time Off • Holiday Pay • Store Discount Here’s what you can expect as a Retail Shift Manager (Lead Pawn Broker): You will provide outstanding customer service and build solid relationships with customers, all while promoting sales and making deals for a wide variety of pawn items. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience career growth in a retail environment that allows you to connect with people in your community and make a positive difference in their lives while leading and influencing Team Members around you through coaching and hands-on involvement. As a Shift Manager, it will be your responsibility to provide a friendly, courteous, and respectful environment that clearly sets EZPAWN apart from the competition. If you like the idea of building a rewarding career, developing others, and helping to create a great customer experience, we want to talk with you! Other Shift Manager duties include: • Processing loans and extensions • Coming to jointly satisfactory terms regarding items to be pawned • Performing opening and closing store procedures • Supervising and coaching store Team Members Requirements for the Retail Shift Manager (Lead Pawnbroker) role: The ideal candidate will possess an engaging personality, solid leadership, strong negotiation talents, and the ability to read and manage customer needs. You should also be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent judgment as well as strong time-management and prioritization skills. It is also important you display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build solid ongoing customer relationships. Additional requirements for the role include: • High school diploma or GED • Minimum 1 years of supervisory, key holder, or team/shift lead experience • Able to pass a criminal background check and drug test • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance • Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and regulations • Knowledge of commonly pawned items, such as tools, jewelry, firearms or electronics, a plus • Sales background, a plus • Bilingual, a plus *No cost for TM only medical insurance when selecting UnitedHealthcare Choice Plan.

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