Ilitch Companies · 3 hours ago
Authentics Seasonal Assistant
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIlitch Companies is represented by the Detroit Tigers, and they are seeking an Authentics Seasonal Assistant to support the Authentics department’s goals. This role involves assisting with authentic merchandise operations, inventory management, and customer communication.
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Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of club’s authentic merchandise operations, which include inventory management of autographed and game-used authenticated memorabilia
Assist with the creation and preparation of pricing, timely sales, finance, and inventory reports
Communicate regularly with other departments, as well as other MLB teams, and the MLB league office about departmental initiatives and growing the program
Provide day-to-day communication with Authentics customers via phone and email, facilitating direct sale orders; coordinate on-line auctions and shipping items on a year-round basis
Package and ship items using FedEx and / or USPS
Stock and aesthetically merchandise main Authentics store on the concourse as well as other Authentics points of sale throughout Comerica Park
Support and build the implementation and fulfillment of all inventory processes, both on-line and in-house
Work all Tigers home games, which will include evenings, holidays, and weekends, as well as special events
Other duties as assigned by manager, which may include support of Marketing, Promotions, Alumni and Player Engagement
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate should be a recent graduate (within 6 months) with studies related to business, sport management, retail management or similar field
Previous experience working in sports, retail management or related field
Extensive knowledge of the history of the game of baseball and Tigers baseball
Excellent communication, computer, organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills
The ideal candidate must be willing to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work long hours
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy boxes, and stand for long periods of time
Company
Ilitch Companies
The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Fisher
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Rubens
Compensation Business Partner
Recent News
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2024-05-21
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