MERCHANDISE ASSOCIATE – The MDen (Official Team Store of Michigan Athletics), LGM

Legends Global•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends, founded in 2008, operates worldwide in various divisions including Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, and Growth Enterprises. They offer clients and partners a comprehensive, data-driven service solution platform to enhance their brand and execute their vision. Legends collaborates with marquee clients across professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, and conventions and leisure sectors, positioning themselves as industry leaders in designing, planning, and executing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. Legends Global Merchandise is recognized as a leader in retail and merchandising, providing customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experiences for fans. They offer a vertical service solution that delivers the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across various categories. Legends sets the standard for unique shopping experiences in-venue, e-commerce, and pop-up operations, priding themselves on creating customized inventory portfolios tailored to each property and acting as an extension of the client's brand. Their collegiate clients include the University of Michigan, Indiana University, Georgia Tech, the University of Kansas, Ohio State University, and the University of Miami. The role of a Merchandise Associate is to create the ultimate game day experience for fans, with the number one priority being to provide a legendary experience each time a fan enters the store. They aim to create an environment unlike any other sporting event worldwide, going above and beyond to exceed expectations in customer service, merchandise display, and attention to detail. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for retail, an outgoing personality, a love for selling, enjoyment of teamwork, and a desire to build relationships with fans.

Requirements

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 sales 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 M-Den
Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts.
Assist in inventory
Continually increase knowledge of products, facilities, and all events held at the University of Michigan
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

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 sales with add on items
Must be able to describe merchandise features, benefits, and explain use
Keep current on promotions & sales in our stores, online, and at events for the MDen
Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts.
Assist in inventory
Continually increase knowledge of products, facilities, and all events held at the University of Michigan
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Must be able to read & implement plan-o-grams
Assist the store set-up team with the merchandising of event pop-ups including plan-o-grams, merchandise placement, inventory control, cleaning of shops & fixtures