Retail Lead - University of Washington

Company: Fanatics
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Company OverviewFanatics isbuilding a leadingglobal digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, FanaticsCollectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet.Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.Fanaticshas an established database of over100 millionglobal sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes,celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.The Retail Lead plays a critical role in the store and/or venue assisting the Management Team with creating the ultimate game day and shopping experience for our fans by leading the front line selling effort. The Retail Lead will drive results through effective communication and team building.This position is part-time depending on the specific needs of the property and will work a rotating, schedule including days, nights, and rotating weekends.General Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive sales results by executing the sales/operations plans
• Support back of house operations; maintain stockroom organization
• Utilize business metrics in decision making, including but not limited to; revenue targets, per cap and UPT
• Communicate expectations for assignments and projects to employees under your supervision
• Provide training and assistance to new employees as required
• Provide feedback to associates based on observed job performance, fan comments and knowledge of the work environmentEducation, Experience & Requirements
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum one year working in retail or sales preferred
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events
  • Foreign language skills are a plusJob Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Possess a fun, outgoing, confident, professional demeanor
    • Prior leadership or management experience preferred
    • Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct team
    • Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles
    • Ability to represent Fanatics/League/Team Values and standards
    • Able to balance and prioritize multiple projects while remaining calm under pressure
    • Available to work varied shifts including; weekend, closing and holiday shifts
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to complete two step network duo verification for the rare instance where required to do soPhysical 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 scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shopTryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our
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