Operational Assistant-C21

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.

LEGENDS 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. 

CENTURY 21

Century 21 the iconic retailer and purveyor of off-price luxury fashion has teamed with Legends to introduce a revitalized shopping experience to the Century 21st faithful local and global fans. This partnership will bring fans of the iconic brand an enhanced shopping experience in-store and online. The re-opened Cortlandt Street location will span the four main floors of the original downtown space and will offer men’s, women’s and children’s designer apparel, footwear, outerwear, handbags accessories and fragrances.

THE ROLE   

As an Operational Assistant (OA) you will drive sales and promote the brand standard through exceptional presentation, merchandising, and replenishment within your areas of responsibility.  The OA will undertake all activities related to merchandising receipts, signing displays/fixtures, managing floor replenishment, and executing trend directives as directed.  The OA will develop and implement routines for efficiency and productivity using best practices for the timely achievement of results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive sales and achieve performance goals through team development and strategy execution.
• Develop a strong culture of individual capability and goal alignment to create team efficiency.
• Actively participate in planning and strategy meetings with managers and business partners.
• Demonstrate priority flexibility to “hit moving targets” and remain nimble.
• Direct merchandise receipt placement, replenishment, and event set up. Partner with management team to plan and execute floor/fixture moves, merchandise placement and presentation, while ensuring ADA compliance. Partner with Visual Team to enhance merchandise presentations. 
• Take a leadership role in the execution of all price changes, transfers, and signing; lead team and ensure accuracy. Process salvages, damages, and repackaging in a timely manner.
• Manage physical inventory process and ensure that shortage prevention initiatives are executed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of operations/merchandising retail management.
• 4-year college degree preferred.
• Productivity driven, task oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong merchandising skills and retail acumen.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships, and direct teams.
• Capability of understanding, developing, and executing verbal and written strategies.
• Ability to train, motivate, mentor, and develop others.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.

COMPENSATION

$45,000 - $60,000

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

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.

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000