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Manager, Merchandise Product Development - Universal Parks and Resorts
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Orlando, FL, United States
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About Us
Company® Resort is a universe of opportunities for people who have a lot to offer. It takes a special kind of person to work at Company. An individual who knows how to be part of a team. Someone with a sense of fun who's serious about their work. A person who knows it doesn't take magic to put a smile on a guest's face… it takes hard work, dedication, knowledge and just the right amount of Universal attitude. Whether you're serving food, working in an office, maintaining equipment, performing in costume or operating a ride, you won't just be "doing a job." You'll be creating memories for our guests that will last a lifetime. Are YOU that kind of person?
Responsibilities
To lead a team of individuals responsible for developing and executing business plans and innovative and profitable products for the retail venues. Responsible for store profiles, program management, staff development and achieving financial objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leadership/Staff Development – manages a team of buyers to achieve the vision and objectives set forth by the department. Responsible for developing Product Development staff through individual development plans.
• Store Profiling – responsible for defining and documenting the brand essence for all stores – theme parks, hotels, product assortments and floor plans for locations.
• Product Development – creates multiple department plans for innovative product. Leads the team in seeking business trends. Responsible for managing assigned programs that coordinate the Hardlines and Softlines teams category assignments.
• Financial – responsible for managing specific categories budgets. Analyze assortment plans to achieve maximum efficiencies.
Qualifications/Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE: 5-7 Years: Required experience in retail buying; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
We regret, due to the volume of responses, only applicants of interest will be contacted. Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Company HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Company as a result of the referral or through other means.
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