We are currently seeking a full-time Fan Shop Category Lead to maintain and develop our Fan Shop & Merch Division. We are looking for a candidate who has an array of pro sport knowledge across multiple professional teams, an awareness of team logos and current player rosters, and displays a passion for jersey designs and merchandise. They are also experienced with best merchandising practices and familiar with general accessory apparel including sunglasses and footwear sales. The winning candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a level of service that has customers returning, a passion in developing and improving the area, and the awareness to assist other teammates to ensure success of their divisions.
Who YOU are:
- Possess knowledge and experience with a variety of pro sport merchandise, including NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, CFL and other local sport teams.
- Has experience with custom jersey processes and details associated with current team rosters and their associate patches based on the requested player.
- Adept at maintaining strategic product presentation and stock recovery.
- Enthusiastic about setting up creative and attractive merchandising displays.
- Known for the love of sport activities and enjoy helping others who share the same passion.
- Can demonstrate a ‘Continuous Improvement’ mentality and brings forward ideas along with implementing as needed.
- Able to demonstrate customer service skills that are beyond measure.
- Able to take charge of this division, ensuring all products are adequately displayed and orderly.
- Enjoy reaching and exceeding sales targets.
- Attend product knowledge sessions and actively pursue knowledge of merchandise and equipment.
What YOU have:
- 3+ years of retail sales experience, preferably in the sporting goods industry.
- Ability to deal effectively with people and able to work co-operatively on a team.
- Proficient with computers and POS/Inventory systems.
- Supervisory experience (an asset).
- Knowledge of hockey gear (an asset)
- Knowledge of fitness equipment (an asset)
- Direct experience with team sports (an asset).
Who WE are:
United Sport & Cycle is one of the largest independent sporting goods stores in Western Canada. Since our beginnings in 1928, we’ve been family owned and operated and we’ve been involved in impacting our local sporting community for over 95 years. We are passionate, united and strive for excellence in everything we do!
Working at United Sport & Cycle isn’t just a “job”—it’s a place where you can mesh your livelihood and passion and play every day as a team. It’s a place where you can talk sports and help create an amazing experience for fellow athletes and active people.
Why YOU want US, what WE offer:
- Fun work environment
- Comprehensive training program
- Competitive wages
- Company Benefits for Full-Time Role
- An incredible staff purchase program
- An exciting, fast-paced environment
- A local entrepreneurial business that looks for career Team members
- Opportunity for personal and professional development
We thank all applicants for considering United Sport & Cycle; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- How many years of sales / customer service experience do you have? Do you have any leadership experience within a retail environment?
- Are you currently playing or coaching any sports?
- Briefly describe your experience with pro sport merchandise as well as the leagues in which you are most familiar with regarding teams, logos and current player rosters.
- Why do you want to work for United Sport & Cycle?
Work Location: In person
