JOB POSTING
Maloof Sports & Entertainment
One Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834
www.arcoarena.com
POSITION: Director, Merchandise
DEPARTMENT: Arena Services
RESPOND TO: Human Resources Department
E-mail: jobs@arcoarena.com
Fax: (916) 928-8151
DATE: August 1, 2007
RESPONSIBILITITES: Oversees and implements the marketing of Kings, Monarchs, and ARCO Arena merchandise by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:
• Monitors all business aspects maximizing the company’s investment and bottom line.
• Creates and implements a business plan that includes goals, strategies, action plans and timelines
• Identifies market forces that impact the ability to achieve goals
• Oversees monthly and year-end department reporting.
• Creates and maintains a monthly buying plan.
• Assists both the VP and Director of Finance in preparation of forecasts and budgeting.
• Directs and oversees all special projects.
• Assists in developing strategic plans for division.
• Purchases all necessary products for the Team Store and Arena Operations with special attention to inventory levels, turnover product mix and profit margins.
• Grows business through off site sales locations and Internet web sites.
• Oversees staffing levels, the creation of work schedules and the assignment of employees to specific duties.
• Formulates pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations.
• Orders merchandise and prepares requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand.
• Ensures compliance of employees with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures and practices.
• Answers customer's complaints or inquiries.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 3-5 year’s retail sales experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in directing and motivating a large sales Team
• Must possess interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be able to motivate a staff to deliver over the top customer service
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Retail Pro; Internet software; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be capable of working extended hours such as nights, weekends, overtime, being on-call, and holidays as necessary.