Retail Manager

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $61,200 – $82,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Partner with the Retail Director and the Tigers on vendor selection, category planning and marketing strategy of multiple licensed apparel, headwear and novelty lines
• Work closely with the Retail Director throughout the full buying process including reviewing lines, research and analysis through building the assortment and creating purchase orders
• Identify and execute unique retail collaborations & partnerships that will expand our fanbase and set the Tigers apart
• Collaborate and communicate with all partners on custom designs and logo decoration adhering to Major League Baseball licensing guidelines, make sure all timelines and key deadlines are met
• Support the Retail Director with assortment replenishment through strategic analysis, vendor communication and purchase order creation
• Engage with cross departmental teams to support the business including operations, merchandising, marketing, social media and finance at the unit and corporate level
• Analyze reporting and trends to make strategic and data driven buy, replenishment and inventory reduction decisions
• Adhere to company directives on inventory levels, open to buy and reporting
• Data Entry proficiency is a must requiring high level attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create compelling product displays and execution of marketing initiatives
• Hire, train, and develop retail team members
• Provide support and direction to retail supervisors on the implementation of company policies
• This position demands availability to work during evenings and weekends, as events are primarily scheduled outside of normal business hours
• Candidates must be willing to adapt to a dynamic schedule that includes holidays, nights and weekends
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding alcohol, sanitation, payroll, and employment
• All other duties as assigned

More about you

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
• At least 2+ years of retail purchasing experience
• 1-3 years of retail merchandising experience preferred
• Sports merchandise experience is a plus,
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Power Point. Previous retail system knowledge a plus
• Understanding of social media channels/content and the internet
• Requires high level communication and organizational skills
• Must be creative, problem solving and a critical thinker
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally and with the Tigers and retail partners

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, walking
• Working at a desktop computer for extended periods

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