Columbine Country Club Hiring for DIRECTOR OF RETAIL at Denver, Colorado Full Time

Employee Type: Full-Time Employee

Industry: Golf

Manage Others: Yes

Job Title: Director of Retail

Reports To: Head Golf Professional

About the Position:  If you want a four-day work week in the winter, enjoy the Colorado outdoors, and want to work with an amazing and fun team, then contact us about being our next Director of Retail!  Columbine is a family, community club located 12 miles south of Denver.  It has hosted the 1967 PGA Championship, 5 LPGA tournaments, US Open Sectional and US Amateur qualifiers.   

• $875,000 in sales
• AGM Platinum Golf Shop (2017 to present)
• Budgeted merchandise assistant for support to this role
• PGA Merchandise Show allowance 
• Continued education stipend
• Clothing Allowance
• Full Membership (500 golf members; 110 social)
• 31,000 rounds on average; 10% guest play

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to anticipate the needs of the members and guests are key attributes for this position.  Candidate should be organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment.  Person should have a working knowledge in the latest men’s and women’s fashions and have an artistic mind for creating visually appealing merchandise displays.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage an Open-to-Buy plan by season per budget numbers and turnover targets.
• Meet with vendors to view upcoming lines and maintain excellent vendor relations. Create vendor analysis reports and meet with vendors to discuss results.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and placing fill-in merchandise orders in a timely manner, as well as maintaining a healthy cost of goods sold throughout the year that stays in line with budget. 
• Oversee the merchandising to maintain an attractive shop with visually appealing merchandise displays to maximize sales. 
• Attend annual PGA show and other applicable buying shows to ensure the latest and most desirable fashion lines and trends are being offered. 
• Facilitate and operate quarterly inventories with assistance from professional staff.
• Properly operate CLUB ESSENTIAL point-of-sale system including charging and crediting members, tracking gift certificates and golf shop credits.
• Receive, tag, and display stock and special-order merchandise. 
• Code invoices to the correct accounts and then process the invoices to accounting.
• Develop creative sales and promotional concepts such as trunk shows, and holiday promotions, etc.
• Develop relationships and rapport with members by being on the floor and assisting with their needs. 
• Have a working knowledge of operations rules and procedures (i.e. tee times, pace of play, etc). 

 Qualifications:  

• Associate or Bachelors degree, and a bonus if degree is in Merchandising/Retailing (PGA Members are encouraged to apply)
• 3-4 years’ full-time retail experience preferred, with at least 1-2 years’ experience in merchandising or in a retail store.  Club is open to applicants with less experience and desire to grow professionally.
• Must have an outgoing, personable, and friendly personality  
• Golf background and knowledge helpful for this position

Compensation & Benefits:  $65-78,000 includes salary and bonus.  40-50 hours/week in season and 32-40 hours/week in off-season.  1 meal per 8/hr. shift, full practice and playing privileges.  The club offers dental, vision and health insurance (78% covered for individual; 65% covered for family), vacation, a 401K plan with 4% matching and life insurance.

Respond To:  Please send send cover letter, references and resume.  The position is open until filled, and the current buyer leaving to work at Pebble Beach Resorts.