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Job listing closed on 2 Nov 2024
8 Oct 2024

Retail Operations Trainee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Atlanta, GA, USA
Full Time
0+ years exp.

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

The Atlanta Braves Trainee Program is designed for applicants who are interested in beginning a career in professional sports. Trainees will work full-time from January 2025 through November 2025. Applicants are encouraged to visit braves.com/trainee for more information prior to applying.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position will be an instrumental part of the Atlanta Braves Retail Department with the focus on several revenue generating responsibilities and projects. The Braves Retail Operations Trainee will join a department that strives to provide a memorable shopping experience for fans visiting Truist Park by providing outstanding customer service and a superior selection of Braves merchandise.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Assist Director with all retail responsibilities dealing with all store locations.
  • Oversee all hiring workday items for new employees including interview scheduling, onboarding, obtaining employee hire information, and communications for all new hires.
  • Assist with all store inventory cycle counts, physicals as well as run point on negative inventory processes to ensure inventory is accurate at all times.
  • Assist in the daily store operations that include opening/closing procedures, bank reporting, customer service, and all duties dealing with merchandise presentation and selling.
  • Assist with Threads store operations including opening/closing, staffing, merchandising, and inventory control.
  • Assist in all areas of the retail mobile order program.
  • Oversee/execute intercompany custom jersey operation.
  • Assist in the operation of the RFG store location which includes inventory control, staffing, and daily operations.
  • Assist with phone/email orders as needed.
  • Assist in all aspects of interdepartmental orders as needed.
  • Participate in annual inventory.
  • Assist in both the onsite and offsite distribution centers, as well as assist all other areas of the Retail Department as needed.
  • Assist with all other departmental duties as assigned.

TRAINEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • College graduate, Bachelorโ€™s, or Master's, with a GPA of at least 3.0 at graduation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Excellent executive presence
  • Must complete a background check

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proactive, organized and detail-oriented person who can prioritize and follow through with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Able to work long hours, overtime, weekends and occasional holidays
  • Must be able to lift up to 45lbs and stand for long periods of time
  • Must be a team player, who cares about the team's work and success
  • Sports retail experience preferred

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected]

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