Retail Event Manager - Caesars Properties

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.

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/show. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position requires that the person be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently and on a team
• Reconcile and manage all consigned shows
• Assist with retail store operations as needed
• Oversee proper display of all merchandise in all sales locations
• Hire and manage support staff 
• Training and development of sales team and merchandise management
• 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 shows and retail store
• Oversee the capturing of all sales records (POS & scanners) on all products sold
• 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
• Work a variety of hours including the following shifts: days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Must be able to travel throughout the year as needed both locally and domestically
• 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 able to speak effectively to event personnel, clients and LGM management
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in business, management, or related field, is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years retail sales and cash management experience needed 
• Personnel management experience required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and email communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and bend and move about the facility and/or other off-site locations.

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.