Director of Merchandise-Soccer
Company: AEG
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
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LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company
with six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global
Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and
Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a
360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to
elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends
works with marquee clients across business verticals including
professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and
conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing,
planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and
entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and
follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE Recognized leaders in retail and
merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a
fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience
for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the
latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across
different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up
operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique
shopping experience. We pride ourselves in creating a customized
portfolio of inventory based on each property, and operating as a
true extension of each client's brand. Different guests want
different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored
retail experience. THE ROLE The Director of Merchandise-Soccer will
be responsible for leading the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in the
development, sales, sourcing, and maintenance of merchandise and
corporate relationships. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead a team of 3 or more employees, or SBU, in the management
of numerous business lines.
- Oversee all members on the team to ensure all aspects are being
covered to produce the greatest results.
- Work with the marketing and E-commerce department to increase
sales and support for business lines.
- Negotiate and manage all contracts that are necessary for
business lines under the team's responsibilities.
- Responsible for increasing sales and margin. All retail prices
must have enough margin to cover royalties and all attributed
overhead.
- Manage all financials related to those lines of business
including stock and inventory levels, net income for the team will
be the primary measurement of success for this position.
- Prepare a budget, income statements, balance sheets and capital
expenditure requests.
- Handle all facets of any onsite retail locations; from buying
and planning to operations and maintenance. Ensure that all team
members practice TCE and maintain all merchandise standards.
- Develop new business opportunities by aggressively seeking new
customers and further developing existing ones.
- Position requires spending long hours sitting using
computers.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds when setting
up/tearing down event locations and participate in the team's
inventory.
- Supervises all Team members by assigning and directing
work.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
- Other duties may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job
successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential
duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year
College.
- Six to eight years of industry related experience.
- Personnel management experience required.
- Needs to be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who
can work independently.
- Must have strong leadership skills; with excellent oral and
written communication skills.
- Must inspire team members to success.
- Serves as the "coach" to ensure all team members are working as
a unit with the same defined goal.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily
adapt to changing situations.
- Must possess strong problem solving and communication skills
and have good judgment.
- Manages expenses to achieve budgeted bottom line
- Knowledge of Legends Global Merchandise and department
operations (including understanding company and department
policies, processes and procedures).
- Must have strong computer skills with a working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint and comfortable use of
Internet is necessary. Ability to travel to team's events
COMPENSATION Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and
a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision,
life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS Location: On Site The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle
controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands
and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and the ability to adjust focus. Legends is an Equal Opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, disability, or genetic information.
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