Merchandise Associate - Part Time/Seasonal - Indianapolis Speedway

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. 

VENUE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Legends at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway serves race fans during the largest single day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500. In order to deliver the necessary merchandise selection and services, Legends operates 65 Gift Shops on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the INDYCAR Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, the 200 at the Brickyard, IMSA Battle on the Bricks and Indianapolis 8 Hour, along with other miscellaneous events. Throughout the program, interns will experience the different areas responsible for achieving a successful event, such as the Trackside Gift Shops, the Warehouse (production, shipping, picking & receiving), eCommerce Department, Marketing, Finance, Retail Operations Office, and the Retail Buying Department.

Merchandise Associate - Part Time/Seasonal - Indianapolis Speedway

Our retail employees are responsible for creating the ultimate experience for the fan. Our number one priority is to provide fans with a legendary experience each time they enter the store. We strive to create an environment unlike any other sporting event world-wide. We go above and beyond to exceed their expectations in customer service, display of merchandise, and attention to detail. If you have a passion for retail, an outgoing personality, love to sell, enjoy working in teams and strive to create relationships with the fans, this is the place for you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide an exciting, positive, and fun environment for our diverse team & fan base
• Greet guests & ascertain their interest, so you may make sales recommendations
• Excellent accuracy when using POS systems
• Demonstrate ownership in cleaning, re-stocking, & any other tasks assigned by supervisor
• Present merchandise to increase sale with add on items
• Must be able to describe merchandise features, benefits, and explain use
• Keep current on promotions & sales in store: and events at the speedway
• Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts. Assist in inventory
• Continually increase knowledge of product, facility, and all events held at IMS
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Must be able to read & implement plan-o-grams
• Assist the Gift Shop set-up team with the merchandising of event gift shops including plan-o-grams, merchandise placement, inventory control, cleaning of shops & fixtures
• Merchandising skills a plus

 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.

• Honesty and integrity in all actions and language 
• Must be able to take constructive feedback &make necessary changes 
• Excellent customer service and selling skills
• Be willing to work extended hours on event days 
• Must be able to work weekends & overtime as needed 
• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience in comparable company
• Accuracy in open & close procedures
• Able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time 
• Innovative & self- starter, who can work independently and as part of a team
• 35-40+ hours weekly
• Be able to work outside in the elements 
• Flexibility in Duties & responsibilities as needed in other areas
• Assist with Set-Up and Tear Down Assigned locations 
   

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

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.