Merchandise Seasonal Tour Team

Merchandise Team Member

One Beat a Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire a Merchandise team member; Sales associates are responsible for selling merchandise, program booklets, and other items that are available at the merchandise booth for the duration of our events. They will provide the studio directors with their information packets upon arrival. Associates will be responsible for answering general questions from our customers (including dancers, parents and directors) as well as greeting and directing them to where they need to go when they enter the venue. The sales associate will assist their Event Director when studios check in; they will take the lead in this when studios check in later throughout the weekend and a director is not available. Sales associates will be responsible for restocking and folding merchandise prior to the end of an event. At the end of each event, they will complete an inventory sheet. Furthermore, each registered dancer receives a free gift at our regional events; the sales associate will distribute these free gifts. Most importantly, our sales associate is responsible for creating an experience for all in attendance and being a customer service liaison throughout the event.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Set-up of merchandise booth, apparel, etc.
• Restock and fold merchandise.
• Assist customers with any product/service question.
• Greet customers and direct them to where they need to go in the venue.
• Maintain inventory levels in display cases.
• Handle sales transactions.
• Check in any remaining studios, as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Complete inventory.
• Breakdown of merchandise booth, apparel, etc. after the event has concluded.
• Ensure signage is posted prior to the end of each night in anticipation of the next day of competition.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Comply with all policies and procedures listed in your employee handbook.
• Adhere to any other duties assigned by the event director or designee

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work long event days (816 hours)
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 3050 lbs. (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs.

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

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.

Join the best team in sport & spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our values:

• Service
• Passion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Transparency

Our benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.