About:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of The Chernin Group (TCG), Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, WWE, 35 Ventures, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of The Chernin Group (TCG), Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, WWE, 35 Ventures, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay grounded
- Think critically
- Encourage creativity
- Persevere through the noise
- Operate like an owner
- Be helpful
Position Overview:
The PLL is looking for 10 seasonal merchandise masterminds to activate at youth tournaments and events across the PLL’s 6 geographical locations. The ideal candidate exhibits a high level of work ethic and will have prior experience working within the event merchandise space, is highly analytical and organized, and is driven by the opportunity to build, daily puzzle-solving, and finding opportunities for continuous improvement. This role will require travel for 1-2 events per month and 12 events total from April to December.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The PLL is looking for 10 seasonal merchandise masterminds to activate at youth tournaments and events across the PLL’s 6 geographical locations. The ideal candidate exhibits a high level of work ethic and will have prior experience working within the event merchandise space, is highly analytical and organized, and is driven by the opportunity to build, daily puzzle-solving, and finding opportunities for continuous improvement. This role will require travel for 1-2 events per month and 12 events total from April to December.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Sell PLL merchandise at events within local markets
- Manage interactions with event attendees and deliver a memorable experience with the PLL
- Manage and transport PLL inventory and track inventory shipments
- Track and report sales and inventory data
- Setup / breakdown of merchandise infrastructure, including tent, tables, displays, and product
- Share feedback and report weekly on sales performance
- Diligently managing end-to-end inventory processes to minimize onsite shrinkage and maximize integrity
Prerequisites:
- Must live in or near a PLL market city (see position location below)
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be available to work at least 1-2 weekends per month (Apr-Dec)
- High social IQ and developed interpersonal skills
- Cheerful and proactive working attitude
- Ability to approach and confidently speak with attendees
- Energetic and passionate about sports entertainment
- Adaptable mindset with the ability to problem solve
- Access to a vehicle to travel to tournaments and transport inventory
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs
- Able to be on their feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel
Extra Credit:
- Prior retail sales experience
- Experience in sports marketing and/or coverage of sporting events
- College Junior or Senior-level education in marketing/sports related field
- Knowledgeable of the PLL brand
- Familiarity with POS (point of sale) systems and the ability to learn new technologies
Position Locations:
- Albany, NY
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Philadelphia, PA
- Long Island, NY
COMPENSATION:
- $15.50 an hour
We require Covid-19 vaccination. We will consider reasonable accommodations only for valid and documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.