Retail & Merchandise Manager
Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Championing the relationship with the Club’s official apparel partner to ensure the partnership is executed efficiently and the Club’s brand is consistently represented.
- Managing the end-to-end delivery of the Club’s annual apparel range based on high performance requirements for all players and staff.
- Managing all elements of the apparel production process alongside our official partner including from design, quality control, ordering, allocation and delivery.
- Managing the planning and delivery of Melbourne Storm Retail program across E-commerce and game day.
- Managing the retail budget and being accountable for achieving revenue targets.
- Championing the relationship with the Club’s official retail partner including undertaking regular reporting, driving initiatives to deliver online sales and ensuring the online store is achieving e-commerce best practice.
- Working with the broader marketing team to create innovative campaigns to leverage club channels and maximise key gifting/ sales periods.
- Managing the Club’ Auction and Club Memorabilia programs with relevant third parties.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with NRL and other partners to deliver retail outcomes and ensure integration where appropriate.
- Working with the NRL to ensure compliance across the club apparel and retail programs.
- Working with other NRL retail partners to maximize club revenue opportunities & royalties.
- Supporting the delivery of sponsorship rights and benefits as required.
- 3 years minimum experience in a similar role and / or within the industry within the face paced working environment.
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or related discipline.
- Proven experience in commercial retail, merchandise or marketing environment.
- Familiarity and comfort working with financial and numerical targets.
- Experience in the sporting or entertainment sector will be highly regarded.
- Our work doesn’t always fit the 9 to 5. We offer flexibility with hybrid office / WFH arrangements. With a minimum of 3 Connect Days per week in the office.
- Free parking onsite & state of the art gym access.
- Access to Paid Parental Leave for primary & secondary care givers.
- Free access to all Melbourne Storm home games + additional tickets for friends and/or family.
- Tickets to Storm Player of the Year Award, Life Members Dinner, Christmas Party and many other nominated Club events.
- Indulge in some fun! Our social committee organise Club events on a quarterly basis.
- Access to our EAP service, Tellus who assist with improving employee health, happiness, and life satisfaction.
- Discounts from Storm partners including Hush Puppies, Steeden, Pancake Parlour, Grill’d and more.
- Access to an annual Flu Vaccine.
- Internal Professional Development opportunities
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