Director of Merchandise (AT&T Stadium)

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

Possessing a dual report into the VP of Operations and the VP of Merchandise, the Director of Merchandise plays a critical role in overseeing the marketing, branding and promotion of products at AT&T Stadium. This position requires strong leadership skills in addition to creativity and a keen knowledge of market trends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing the business unit buy plan and maintaining open-to-buy plans
• Assist in the maintenance of margin goals and maintain optimum inventory levels
• Responsible for the budgeting of business unit
• P&L Management and assistance with monthly financials
• Train and develop a staff dedicated to driving the business
• Regular communication with merchandise and operational teams at the stadium
• Assist in the preparation of RFPs for potential clients
• Develop private label programs where applicable
• Regular meetings with vendors to review product assortments
• Liaise and develop strong relationships with Client; be the face of Legends with the Client
• Develop the weekly, season, and yearend review

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or merchandising preferred and a minimum of ten years of relevant industry experience
• Strong leadership and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative and problem solve
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership and management skills
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• POS experience preferred
• Former buying experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training
• Ability to work nontraditional hours

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 AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.