Merchandise Associate - Part Time/Seasonal - Indianapolis Speedway

ASM Global•Indianapolis, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – 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 Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay. 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. VENUE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION Legends at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway serves race fans during the largest single day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500. In order to deliver the necessary merchandise selection and services, Legends operates 65 Gift Shops on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the INDYCAR Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, the 200 at the Brickyard, IMSA Battle on the Bricks and Indianapolis 8 Hour, along with other miscellaneous events. Throughout the program, interns will experience the different areas responsible for achieving a successful event, such as the Trackside Gift Shops, the Warehouse (production, shipping, picking & receiving), eCommerce Department, Marketing, Finance, Retail Operations Office, and the Retail Buying Department. Merchandise Associate - Part Time/Seasonal - Indianapolis Speedway Our retail employees are responsible for creating the ultimate experience for the fan. Our number one priority is to provide fans with a legendary experience each time they enter the store. We strive to create an environment unlike any other sporting event world-wide. We go above and beyond to exceed their expectations in customer service, display of merchandise, and attention to detail. If you have a passion for retail, an outgoing personality, love to sell, enjoy working in teams and strive to create relationships with the fans, this is the place for you.

Requirements

Honesty and integrity in all actions and language
Must be able to take constructive feedback &make necessary changes
Excellent customer service and selling skills
Be willing to work extended hours on event days
Must be able to work weekends & overtime as needed
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience in comparable company
Accuracy in open & close procedures
Able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
Innovative & self- starter, who can work independently and as part of a team
35-40+ hours weekly
Be able to work outside in the elements
Flexibility in Duties & responsibilities as needed in other areas

Nice To Haves

Merchandising skills a plus

Responsibilities

Provide an exciting, positive, and fun environment for our diverse team & fan base
Greet guests & ascertain their interest, so you may make sales recommendations
Excellent accuracy when using POS systems
Demonstrate ownership in cleaning, re-stocking, & any other tasks assigned by supervisor
Present merchandise to increase sale with add on items
Must be able to describe merchandise features, benefits, and explain use
Keep current on promotions & sales in store: and events at the speedway
Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts.
Assist in inventory
Continually increase knowledge of product, facility, and all events held at IMS
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Must be able to read & implement plan-o-grams
Assist the Gift Shop set-up team with the merchandising of event gift shops including plan-o-grams, merchandise placement, inventory control, cleaning of shops & fixtures
Merchandising skills a plus
Assist with Set-Up and Tear Down Assigned locations
Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.