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.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has the largest student population in Michigan, enrolling more than 53,000 students, including more than 35,000 undergraduates and 18,000 postgraduates. It consists of 19 schools and colleges, offering more than 280 degree programs.

The University of Michigan’s rich athletics tradition began in 1865 and continues to this day with the Wolverines claiming more than 55 national championships in 13 sports. Michigan Athletics provides life-changing opportunities to more than 900 student-athletes across 29 sports. A key landmark on the Michigan campus, Michigan Stadium (also known as “The Big House”) is the largest stadium in the United States, as well as the Western Hemisphere, and ranks third globally.

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 individual will be responsible to lead and assist the Retail Store Manager in all aspects of Store Operations, Merchandising and People Development. Fast paced environment, multitasking and overall knowledge MLB Teams and Players.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive sales through enhanced service and training of store team. Recruit, Interview, and hire.
• Strong visual merchandising skills. Analysis of sales trends, reporting and replenishment.
• Weekly scheduling, labor costs, budgets, and payroll reporting.
• Marketing and Technology skills to assist with monthly instore video boards and social media.
• Monthly supply ordering adhering to all budgets.
• Relationships with all vendor partners internal and external
• Adaptable to different company needs from i-store to events depending on time of year.
• Positive spirit and motivational management style.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Flexible to work extended hours due to the needs of the business and events at the University of Michigan.
• Must be able to work weekends during football season and select other weekends during the year.
• Fast paced high energy with superb people skills.

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.

• Minimum of 2-3 years assistant manager experience supervising teams of 10+.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong skills in creating spreadsheets and reporting with Excel.
• RFID experience suggested.
• Nights and Weekends.  

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

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.