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Director of Merchandise

Shadow Wood Country Club | Estero FL 34135 USA | Full Time | Posted: 07/09/2018

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Shadow Wood Country Club is a private, member-owned club, located in the heart of beautiful Southwest Florida.

Shadow Wood Country Club is proud to offer its membership 54-holes of
championship golf, two award-winning clubhouses, and an extraordinary level of
personal service. The main Clubhouse was renovated and awarded the best Clubhouse
Renovation in the US in 2013 by GOLF INC. With a Golf Membership level of 900,
plus another 300 Sports Memberships, the Shadow Wood Country Club golf shops
receive strong member support, and offer an exceptional retail atmosphere. With
the second largest membership in SW Florida, SWCC has invested over $30 million
in capital improvements over the past 5 years. Included in these investments
were renovations to all three golf courses led by Rees Jones as the renovation
Architect. Additional course renovations and practice area enhancements are
planned with Rees Jones. SWCC will construct a $5 million casual-dining
clubhouse expansion to be completed in summer 2019.     

SWCC is searching for an experienced Director of Merchandise.

The ideal candidate will possess merchandising
experience at a private club. This role must showcase the ability to manage a
highly-functioning merchandise operation, but more importantly will build
relationships with members through a variety of interactions and planning
sessions for Club Events, Member Events, Themed Events, etc.. The Director of
Merchandise position is a full-time, year around opportunity. The Director of
Golf is interested in someone who will embrace the existing merchandise
program, but also incorporate enhancements and bring creative ideas &
solutions for consideration in effort to move the program forward.

Summary:
Responsible for establishing a consistent retail atmosphere in both Golf Shops. Offering merchandise in a way that balances the individual needs of the members with our goal of
providing an extensive array of merchandise in a responsible manner. Sets the
standards for customer service and quality through presentation, behavior, and
attention to detail. Participates as a team member in the Golf Shop with
regards to member service and coverage above and beyond the essential responsibilities
of the position.

Key
Elements of Success:

  • Establish consistent and efficient behind the scenes processes. Organization and solution-based decision making are vital.
  • Establish a “go-to person” rapport with members through close interaction and servicing, both on the retail floors and through meetings for planning Golf Events.
  • Understand and embrace an extremely active Ladies’ Golf program. Serve as a resource for Ladies’ Golf by assisting however possible while working with the ladies.     
  • Instrumental to attend industry shows/educational events and bring back cutting-edge trends and products for consideration. 

 

Preferred Experience:

  • 5+ years of private-club merchandise experience in a
         management role is desirable.
  • A proven record of managing successful merchandise
         operations and expertise in ladies’ merchandise is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational and communications skills,
         both verbal and written.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience and market
         for this position
  • 401-K Safe-Harbor plan offered  
  • Health Insurance offered
  • Paid Vacation  
  • Education Allowance
  • PGA/LPGA/AGM Membership Dues
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Meals provided while working
  • Candidate must have reasonable scheduling flexibility
         to meet the demands and seasonality of the position, including the
         possibility of working weekends and/or holidays.

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Location Estero, FL, 34135, USA
Categories Merchandising/Retail
Certifications Email Cover Letter, Resume, References, and Merchandise Display photos to Andy Scrivner, Director of Golf, SWCC. Deadline: July 25th, 2018

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Contact Informationtop

Contact Name Andy Scrivner
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Job Code 229602