Today, Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics leader hhgregg (NYSE:HGG) announced it is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated residents in the Springfield-Champaign area to fill approximately 120 positions for a new store slated to open this fall.

Approximately 60 positions are available for commissioned sales associates, managers-in-training, warehouse staff and customer service merchandisers at each of the following new store locations:

Springfield, IL: 2501 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704
Champaign, IL: 718 Town Center Blvd. Champaign, IL 61822

"We’re excited to hire talented members of the community to join our growing team at hhgregg,” said Jeff Pearson, Senior Vice President of Marketing. “As we move forward with our Midwest expansion, we are looking to fill positions with motivated, enthusiastic individuals looking for growth opportunities within our company. We encourage anyone who is interested in joining our team to apply."

Individuals interested in applying for the open positions are encouraged to visit the "Careers" section on hhgregg’s website. An online application and assessment must be completed in order to secure an interview with the company. To apply online, please visit http://www.hhgregg-jobs.com/.

To learn more about upcoming hhgregg store openings, please visit the company’s website, http://www.hhgregg.com/, or visit http://www.hhgreggnewstores.com/.

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

hhgregg is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, computers, mobile products and related services operating under the name hhgregg(TM) and Fine Lines(TM). hhgregg operates 212 stores in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.