Legends
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.
Project Description
Location: Oak Hill Country Club – Rochester, NY
Estimated Time Frame: April 25th – May 25th, 2023
THE ROLE
This basic timeline should give you an idea of the many roles you will play. From your work with inventory processes, to your time in The PGA Shops working with volunteers and some of the leading golf merchandise and apparel manufacturers, you will leave this experience with a greater understanding of the overall operations of a major championship.
Working Relationships
- Legends Global Merchandise Staff
- PGA Members and Apprentices
- 50+ National Merchandise Licensees and their Lead Sales Representatives
- 700+ PGA Championship Volunteers
Essential Functions
End of April
- Assist in receiving all merchandise for The PGA Shops
- Receive product cartons; Conduct inventory processes; Organize received products into storage trailers
First half of May
- Assist with set-up and visual displays within The PGA Shops
- Work with national vendor representatives to move products into the store; Organize back stock; Aesthetically merchandise the sales floor
- Work with visuals consultant and Legends Staff to create and apply visuals throughout the Shops
Middle of May
- Assist in the final preparations of the merchandise facilities
- Create signage; Organize the point-of-sale stations; Train volunteers
Event Week
- Assist our full-time merchandise staff in running The PGA Shops throughout the PGA Championship event week (May 15 – 21)
- Direct over 700 volunteers in various areas of the merchandise operations; Assist vendors with product related tasks; Provide customer service to patrons; Replenish back stock; Other duties assigned
Post Tournament Week
- Assist with the breakdown of the merchandise operations
- Assist with post-event sales; Ending inventory procedures; Load out processes
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.
- Ability to assist in moving boxes and fixtures weighing approximately 30-70 lb., as well as stand unassisted for extended periods of time.
Compensation
- Paid hourly plus overtime
- Housing provided by LGM. More details provided during interview process.
- 2023 PGA Championship logoed staff uniform provided for event days
- Meals provided throughout the event week (May 15 – 21, 2023)
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.
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