Retail Associate Job at KC Current in Kansas City

Overview

Join to apply for the Retail Associate role at KC Current. This is a part-time, highly variable event-based role with hours ranging from 0-29 per week, based on the number of events and games.

Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest potential of our athletes and of our city. We prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent and seek individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to provide guests with an unforgettable experience. As leaders in women’s sports, we offer roles within our front office, stadium, and event settings. On Match Days, we are building a KC Current Retail Team of passionate, motivated people who value community, integrity, and exceptional service.

What will you do?

• Assist in the execution of the team’s in-arena retail merchandise operation


• Assist customers with purchasing needs while creating an innovative shopping experience


• Provide outstanding customer service in a welcoming manner and respond to customer questions/requests


• Process purchases through the POS system


• Assist in setting up and taking down merchandise displays


• Assist in inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise


• Alert management of potential security issues


• Set up pre-game and breakdown post-game retail stores


• Maintain merchandising standards and cleanliness of store/stands


• Other duties as assigned

What do you need to succeed?

• Retail Sales Experience is Preferred


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a priority on excellent customer service


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Comfortable being responsible for and handling retail purchase transactions


• Professional appearance and presentation

Preferred

• High School Diploma Preferred


• Bilingual Preferred

Special Requirements Of The Job

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays


• Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives


• Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs


• Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, equipment, and event preparation


• Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions


• Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions

Equal Opportunity

We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We comply with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and will consider reasonable accommodations as required.

#J-18808-Ljbffr