Event Manager | LGM

Legends Global•Indianapolis, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in onsite merchandise sales and directs/coordinates the set-up of the necessary equipment to service the event . As well as, manages (balance and deposit) all revenue generated from the event in which he/she manages.

Requirements

Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage people.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Must be able to travel 30- 35 weeks /weekends throughout the year, an average of 8-9 days per event.
Be comfortable driving solo or with a team.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Must be a team player.
Ability to speak effectively to event personnel and LGM management.
Basic knowledge of word processing, e-mail/Internet software and Excel Spreadsheet software.
Two-four years industry experience .
Three to five years retail sales and cash management experience needed .
Personnel management experience needed .
Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License needed . (Training available)

Nice To Haves

Associates or four year college degree in business, management or related field, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport Semi tractor/trailer to events.
Be present throughout the duration of the event.
Oversee proper display of all merchandise in all sales locations.
Hire and manage any/all extra support staff to assure maximization of sales at events.
Oversee security measures for all sales locations for both during and after business hours.
Maintain inventory control measures and perform a physical inventory of all sales locations at the conclusion of the event.
Be accountable for all product shrinkage (lost, damage, stolen) from all sales locations during the course of the event.
Oversee the packing of merchandise and displays of all sales locations for transportation at the conclusion of the event.
Oversee the capturing of all sales records (POS & scanners) on all products sold.
Oversee the collection of all cash/credit card receipts for all sales from all sales locations.
Balance all funds collected at the event in which he/she manages, as well as, deposit the funds in the proper bank account at the conclusion of each business day.