The Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the Australian sports industry, with well established values and behaviours. Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking a Retail Operations Coordinator to join our Merchandise Department team for a period of 6 months.
Reporting to the Retail Operations Manager you will be responsible for:
- Assist in the growth and development of the Essendon Football Club retail sales across all sales channels.
- Drive the retail team to ensure we make a positive impact on all customers we engage with.
- Assist the Retails Operations Manager in managing all retail operations of the merchandise department including staff supervision, in store marketing and inventory management.
- Actively contribute to personal growth and development.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Year 12 and/or Cert III in Retail Management and Marketing Qualifications;
- 3 Years experience in a retail product or service business, preferably in licensed consumer products
- Exceptional customer service focus
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to commit to EFC’s values and behaviours – Integrity, Innovation, Unity, Passion and Accountability
- Retail leadership and people management skills
- Good organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks meet deadlines and maintain a high level of attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and exercise judgement
- Flexible and responsive to change in direction and priorities as required
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills both autonomously and within a team environment
- Availability to work match days on a 5 day working week roster arrangement
To apply in strict confidence, please send your resume together with a one page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au.
Applications close 5pm Friday 23rd May 2014.
Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.
