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. 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Athletics Camps

Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels in stands/trailers. Develop floor plans for merchandise setups at all stands/trailers for camp season. Rotate merchandise in stands/trailers for various sports. Schedule and manage part-time staff for stands/trailers. Manage the daily operation of a retail location. Work with General Manager to ensure sales are optimized at all locations.

Internship Timeline

Internship timeline – approx. 12 weeks (Summer Semester) 20-30 intern hours expected each week. THE ROLE   

Legends Global Merchandise is looking for a resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious individual. This person will bring his/her administrative, communication and creativity skills to work closely with the General Manager and Store Managers to support the Indiana University retail team. This individual will assist with the day-to-day operations at The Team Shop at Assembly Hall and manage full operation satellite retail locations for various Indiana Athletics Summer Camps. In turn, gaining valuable real-world experience and an understanding of both back-of and front-of house retail operations within college athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Assist Store Managers with day-to-day stocking, merchandising, and maintenance of The Team Store.  Help General Manager with development of floor plan at the Team Store for the summer and fall months.  Communicates with Management Team to ensure availability of merchandise; maintain accurate inventory.  Direct and help supervise associates engaged in sales, inventory-tracking, or in performing services for customers.  Support the daily operational focus and or initiatives by helping productivity.  Assist in inventory and receiving merchandise.  Learn POS systems. (Square)  Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages and improving efficiencies.  Help setting up and organizing merchandise locations at various athletic events.  Inspect stadium stands for deficiencies and take appropriate corrective action.  Assist with moving any equipment as required for events.  Other tasks and projects as assigned.

 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.

Availability for the majority of camp hours. Strong time management and project management skills; ability to multitask in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious. Current college Junior or Senior with 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA (Human Resources/ Business major, or related field). Able to lift up to 40 pounds in weight. 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.