Retail Coordinator - Supercars Team — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Overview: As a Retail Coordinator for our title challenging Supercars team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the retail experience for our fans, supporters and team members. You will be responsible for implementing and managing the retail strategy, ensuring a seamless operation both online and on track. From overseeing the online store to managing on-site sales, design, marketing, finances, and supplier relations, your contributions will directly impact the team's success and the overall profitability of our retail operations. Key Responsibilities: Retail Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute retail strategies aligned with the team's objectives to maximize revenue generation opportunities. Continuously assess market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to adapt strategies accordingly. Online Store Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team's online store, ensuring a user-friendly interface, timely updates, and efficient order fulfillment. Collaborate with web developers and designers to optimize the online shopping experience and enhance customer engagement. On-Track Sales Management: Coordinate on-track retail sales activities during race events, including booking the site, merchandise display, inventory management, and customer interactions. Implement sales techniques to drive on-site purchases and enhance fan engagement with the team's brand. Ensuring all stock and the stall is delivered in a timely, cost effective manner to the track. Merchandise Design Management: Work closely with design teams to develop and curate merchandise stock, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and fan preferences. Monitor stock levels and collaborate with suppliers to order inventory in a timely manner. Propose race specific ranges that would have financial benefit for the business. Ensure that we are the best in class with a fashionable premium design that is the leader in pit lane. Work with the commercial team on partners contractual visibility on all items of merchandise. Marketing of Retail Store: Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote the team's retail store, both online and on-site together with the commercial team. Utilize various marketing channels such as social media, email, and partnerships to expand the reach and visibility of the retail operations. Financial Management: Monitor and analyse retail sales performance, expenses, and profitability metrics. Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement. Supplier Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and agreements to ensure quality products and timely deliveries. Evaluate supplier performance and seek opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Create partnerships with apparel manufacturers to elevate the level of product and bring down costs. Team Kit Management Manage the process to kit out the race team with agreed uniform for the race season. Ensure team kit is delivered in a timely fashion to all team members before the new race season, and for new team members throughout the year. Work across the companies various business units to fit out all staff across the business. Business Growth Initiatives: Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the overall profitability of the retail business, such as expanding product lines, creating strategic partnerships, exploring new sales channels, or enhancing customer loyalty programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate retail initiatives with broader marketing and sponsorship strategies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field. Proven experience in retail management, preferably within the sports industry or a related field. Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, retail operations, and merchandising principles. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management. Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Creative thinker with a passion for motorsports and a customer-centric mindset. Join Our Team: If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for retail and motorsports, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success both on and off the track.

Applications close Sunday, 19 May 2024
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