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The Opportunity
Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Retail Director to join our team at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. As a Retail Director, you will recommend, develop, and implement the strategic retail program over multiple retail outlets.
Pay
Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $73400 – $99100 / year
In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
Benefits
At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
Responsibilities
• Acts as a company liaison with both unit and client management as it pertains to site- specific retail plan development.
• Merchandise planning, buying and inventory management against sales trends.
• Operational accountability including overseeing game-day operations, managing profit & loss, monitoring financial performance and preparing reports.
• Provide leadership and direction to all retail locations, in-store merchandising and display to ensure maximum visual impact and revenue generation.
• Work with retail managers and supervisors to develop and implement customer and employee promotions.
• Working in conjunction with Corporate Retail Team, prepare detailed plans for approval that increase the unit’s revenues by developing creative concepts to market new product lines and direct related vendor sourcing.
• Incorporate market trends into product selection by identifying those that will positively impact the business.
• Oversee the hiring, training, and development of all retail team members.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in retail management, with at least 3-5 years of retail/store operations and merchandising techniques
• Experience buying licensed product preferred.
• Experience in specialty retail sales operations, preferably sports-related
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with direct financial accountability of revenues over $10 million, including P&L, inventory and merchandising planning.
• Extensive retail marketing and brand management experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Proficient in both Word & Excel is required. In depth knowledge of Point of Sales systems is preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and walking
Shift Details
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends
Who We Are
Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail services at the 41,297-seat Comerica Park, home of the MLB’s Detroit Tigers. Delaware North has been a partner of the Tigers since 1930. Our chefs create a unique dining experience at the exclusive Tiger Club that offers a full view of the field. An extensive menu with an emphasis on Detroit-inspired fare is created for every game.
At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen – share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.
