Merchandise Internship -2025 Ryder Cup

LEGENDSFounded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - 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 and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISERecognized 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.POSITION DESCRIPTION-TIMELINE:This basic timeline should give you an idea of the many roles you will play. From your work with inventory processes, to your time in The Ryder Cup Shops working with volunteers and some of the leading golf merchandise and apparel manufacturers, you will leave this experience with a greater understanding of the overall operations of a major championship.Start of September Assist in receiving all merchandise for The Ryder Cup ShopsReceive product cartons; Conduct inventory processes; Organize received products into storage trailersFirst half of September Assist with set-up and visual displays within The Ryder Cup ShopsWork with national vendor representatives to move products into the store; Organize back stock; Aesthetically merchandise the sales floorWork with visuals consultant and Legends Staff to create and apply visuals throughout the ShopsMiddle of September Assist in the final preparations of the merchandise facilitiesCreate signage; Organize the point-of-sale stations; Train volunteersEvent WeekAssist our full-time merchandise staff in running The Ryder Cup Shops throughout the Ryder Cup event week (September 19 - 28)Direct over 700 volunteers in various areas of the merchandise operations; Assist vendors with product related tasks; Provide customer service to patrons; Replenish back stock; Other duties assignedPost Tournament Week Assist with the breakdown of the merchandise operationsAssist with post-event sales; Ending inventory procedures; Load out processesAbility to assist in moving boxes and fixtures weighing approximately 30-70 lb., as well as stand unassisted for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Legends is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. DFWPWORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Legends Global Merchandise StaffPGA Members and Apprentices50+ National Merchandise Licensees and their Lead Sales Representatives700+ PGA Championship VolunteersPlease click on the link below to view a video of the 2024 PGA Shops to reference our operation.2024 PGA Shops - Shop VideoWORKING CONDITIONSLocation: On SiteThe 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.

Created: 2025-02-23