Ohio State Athletics- Retail Fall Internship

LEGENDS

Founded in , Legends is a premium experiences company with more than , full-time and , seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a -degree 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.

LEGENDS 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.

THE ROLE

Legends Global Merchandise is looking for a resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious individual. This person will bring his / her administrative, communication and creativity skills to work closely with the Operations Manager and Store Manager to support The Ohio State retail team.

This individual will assist with the day-to-day operations at all Team Shop locations across campus for all varsity sports.

In turn, gaining valuable real-world experience and an understanding of both back-of and front-of house retail operations within college athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead a merch location on Ohio State Football Game days and lead all game setup. This includes inventory control, visual merchandising, and running a multi-person team on game days.
• Create multi-platform social media posts
• Assist Store Manager with day-to-day stocking, merchandising, and maintenance of The Team Shop.
• Complete projects given and present to leadership.
• Communicates with Program Team to ensure availability of merchandise; maintain accurate inventory.
• Visually Merchandise up to locations with direction of managers.
• Support the daily operational focus and or initiatives by helping productivity.
• Assist in inventory and receiving merchandise.
• Assist with moving any equipment as required for events.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

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.

• Strong time management and project management skills; ability to multitask in a fast paced, environment.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and individually.
• Resourceful, creative, innovative, intellectually curious.
• Current college student with minimum cumulative GPA (Fashion / Retail, Sports Industry, Hospitality or related field).
• Able to lift up to pounds in weight.
• Flexible schedule and availability for weekends and possibly holidays.

COMPENSATION

Competitive hourly rate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Internship timeline weeks (Fall Semester) chance for year round internship (fall and spring semester)
• intern hours expected each week.

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.