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Retail Brand Manager  

About the Organization ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS

AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world's first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15's curated mix of dynamic destinations-including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco and many more-represents what's next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Expanding across 20 acres in Las Vegas, AREA15 will soon welcome even more immersive destinations, including Universal Destinations & Experiences' new, year-round horror entertainment experience Horror Unleashed.

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AREA15 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to complying with all federal, state and local laws providing equal opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations.  
Position Retail Brand Manager  
Description

Join the immersive world of ART, MUSIC & AMUSEMENT at AREA15, where the boundaries between reality and limitless creativity blur. Welcome to the "What's Next District.'

As a Retail Brand Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic and entrepreneurial team, responsible for formulating and executing strategies to bring innovative merchandise to market for Area 15. We are in search of a candidate who embodies qualities such as nimbleness, proactivity, analytical prowess, multitasking abilities, and a customer-focused mindset. Bring your relentless curiosity, strategic expertise, and passion for retail to unlock limitless possibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Conduct research on emerging trends to provide fact-based business insights, supporting the creation of sound strategic recommendations. Utilize data and insights to craft a logical and compelling narrative.

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with brands for collaborations, limited edition series runs, and private label opportunities.

  • Source and present options for immersive retail experiences in both venue and e-commerce settings.

  • Create and present business cases for new programs that align with growth strategies and profitability targets.

  • Support the product development process by collaborating closely with internal teams to assess feasibility, operational considerations, and product development reviews.

  • Provide strategic guidance and directives to store teams, promoting product sales through visual merchandising, leveraging independent judgment and discretion based on each store's unique specifications and business needs.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on brand aesthetics, product development, and visual merchandising trends.

  • Train and coach store teams on visual standards and substitutions.

  • Ensure consistent interpretation of store visual displays based on the global creative vision.

  • Establish and maintain flawless brand standards in visual merchandising and product selection.

  • Partner cross-functionally on exceptional event concepts, from initial product planning to post-event tracking.

  • Participate in creative sessions, making informed buys based on brand strategies and financial objectives.

  • Provide weekly and monthly qualitative and quantitative sales reports, identifying business opportunities.

  • Strategize programs and incentives to drive sales, with a focus on growing daily business in all network doors

  • Partner with Global suppliers to drive collaboration and synergy through communication, clarity of roles and responsibilities, and alignment of goals.

  • Act as a conduit for information and own communication of development with cross-functional partners globally.

  • Manage product sampling and review schedule, with a focus on design intent, updates, standards, execution and overall consistency of information.

  • Follow up on product changes throughout design approval and commercialization to ensure timely approval, avoid material liabilities and production issues.

  • Minimize material liabilities.

  • Partner with supplier base to provide on-time costing, negotiates costing when needed, updates and options, as needed.

  • Partner with Material teams to ensure new materials are in work, pass testing requirements, and are on track for milestone deliverables.

  • Manage and develop direct reports on product knowledge and competencies with data, analytics and technology.

  • Strong knowledge of festival and nightlife trends

  • Be available to respond to time-sensitive matters.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Location AREA15 Las Vegas  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age or older

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

  • 10 years previous experience in retail management, visual merchandising or product development

  • Strong understanding of retail math and the ability to analyze sales data

  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

  • Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Guest centric mindset with a focus on creating an exceptional experience

  • Strategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision makers to move to execution

  • Strong product sense with proven experience in building product assortments that drive business

  • Strong grasp on the competitive landscape and market trends

  • Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills

  • High level of conceptual creative ability

  • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

  • Drive focus and clarity amidst multiple, sometimes competing deadlines

  • Works autonomously and able to navigate through ambiguity

  • Comfortable working in a creative, entrepreneurial start-up environment, introducing new concepts and innovations.

  • Must be able to work in a dynamic environment with varying levels of sound, crowds, and smoke/haze.

  • Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.

  • Open availability with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Must have the ability to withstand high temperatures, heat and sun exposure, and varying weather conditions.

  • Proficiency in inventory control, visual merchandising, and Microsoft Office.

  • Strong organizational, communication, conflict-resolution, and time-management skills.

  • Ability to adapt to changing Integrated Management Systems and understand brand identities.

  • Reliable transportation, flexibility in working hours, and physical capabilities for the role.

  • Proficiency in English; additional language skills preferred.

  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record

 

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