Retail Lead - Detroit Lions

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Retail Lead (part-time) plays a critical role in the store and/or venue assisting the Leadership team with creating the ultimate game day and fan experience by leading the front-line Retail Associate team. The Retail Lead will drive results through coaching Retail Associates to carry out operational excellence expectations.  

The Retail Lead will be expected to work a part-time schedule which will includes days, nights, weekends, extended hours on game days and during events.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales results by consistent execution of daily operations
• Support back of house operations; maintain stockroom organization
• Knowledge of retail operation systems including but not limited to OpSuite5.0 (online inventory manager), POS (point of sales) and CAYAN (credit card machines)
• Partner with Leadership team when making decisions including but not limited to; revenue targets, per cap and UPT (unit per time)
• Work with Retail Associates to ensure an exemplary fan experience
• Communicate expectations for assignments and projects to Retail Associates
• Provide training and assistance to Retail Associates as required
• Coach Retail Associates based on observed job performance and knowledge of operational excellence to ensure an exemplary fan experience
• Understands Fanatics Values and how they relate to their role
• Perform ‘Manager on Duty responsibilities’ as needed

Education, Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age, 
• Minimum one year working in retail or sales preferred
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment
• Foreign language skills are a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Possess a fun, outgoing, confident, professional demeanor
•  Prior leadership experience preferred
•  Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and coach teams
•  In partnership with leadership team act decisively to solve problems
•  Ability to represent Fanatics/League/Team Values and standards
•  Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects while remaining calm under pressure
•  Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills 

Physical Demands: 

• Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Game Day/Event scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop