Retail Associate
Fanatics
Retail Associate
Fanatics
China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer
JOB SUMMARY:
The Seasonal Retail Associate is responsible for carrying out the front-line selling effort, driving sales revenue for the organization, creating the ultimate shopping experience for our fans and maintaining retail standards through back of house operations. Seasonal Retail Associates will drive results through effective communication and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a winning team.
The Seasonal Retail Associate will be expected to work a part-time schedule which can include days, nights, and weekends.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
-Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one
-Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans
-Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a top-notch shopping experience
-Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail
-Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
-Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented
-Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team
Education, Experience and Requirements:
-Minimum 18 years of age, High School graduate or equivalent
-Past experience working in retail or sales preferred
-Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment
-Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events
-Foreign language skills are a plus
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Possess a fun, professional demeanor
-Demonstrated ability to build product knowledge of Team/League inventory
-Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in fast paced environments, servicing a diverse fan base
-Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness
-Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude
-Strong verbal communication skills
Physical Demands:
-Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed
-Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
-Game Day scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop
Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.
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