Merchandise Internship -2025 CINCINNATI OPEN
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Founded 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 www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
LEGENDS 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.
2025 Cincinnati Open
Location: Linder Family Tennis Center, Mason OH
Time Frame: July 28th – August 20th, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION-TIMELINE:
This basic timeline will provide you with an idea of the diverse roles you will undertake. You will be involved in various tasks, including working with inventory processes and spending time in The Shop. You will be able to collaborate with Legends staff and leading tennis merchandise and apparel manufacturers. This experience will offer you valuable insights into the overall operations of a tennis championship.
Beginning of August
- Assist in receiving all merchandise for The Shop
- Receive product cartons
- Conduct inventory processes
- Organize and distribute merchandise around The Shop
- Assist with set-up and visual displays within The Shops
- Work with national vendor representatives to move products into the store
- Design storefront layout and displays to enhance visual appeal and attract customers
- Work with visuals consultant and Legends staff to create and apply visuals throughout the Shops
- Assist in the final preparations of the merchandise facilities
- Create signage; Organize the point-of-sale stations; Train volunteers
Event Week
- Assist our full-time merchandise staff in running The Shop throughout the Cincinnati Open event week (August 5th – 18th)
- Manage temporary staff in various areas of the merchandise operation
- Coordinate with vendors on product related tasks and questions
- Resolving customer service issues and inquiring on customer satisfaction
- Implement design changes to store layout to improve customer flow
Post Tournament Week
- Assist with the breakdown of the merchandise operations
- Assist with any post-event sales and load out process
COMPENSATION:
- Paid hourly plus overtime – Standard Rate: $12.00
- Housing provided by LGM. More details provided during interview process.
- Staff uniforms provided for event days
Please click on the link below to view a video of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open Shop to reference our operation.
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.