Program Coordinator - Cirque Du Soleil

LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
GLOBAL MERCHANDISE
Recognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience. We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property and operating as a true extension of each client’s brand. Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience.
THE ROLE
The Program Coordinator works closely with the Vice President of Sales, Buyer and Account Executive to procure merchandise for activations and promotions for our partners. Programs include NCAA, Big Ten, Cirque de Soleil, Indy 500, NASCAR, NFL, and multiple universities. The Program Coordinator also learns about functions of Buyers and Account Executives in their daily role. Program Coordinators work on several projects at a time and are the conduit for keeping the sales process moving.
Essential Functions

• Must possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally, with vendors and clients.
• Must be creative, problem solving and a critical thinker.
• May prepare sales orders
• Other duties may be assigned
• Domestic and overseas sourcing/quotes for merchandise, corporate fulfillment of custom product needs
• Creates SKU numbers for merchandise based on guidelines from team
• Keeps a highly organized approach on all phases of ordering to project to completion
• Responsible for Art requests, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Marketing requests
• Must be able to learn all the functions of our inventory software (SXe)
• Helps with sales presentations

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• This position requires that the person be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College or four years related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to understand and follow work processes.
• Strong computer skills are a must. Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and comfortable use of Internet is necessary.

Compensation
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On site
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.