merchandising associate

merchandise manager

sales associate

account manager

product development engineer

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I have worked here for over 3 years and moved up from Sales Associate to trainer to manager of my own show! I love this company, it’s one of the first companies I’ve worked for where upper management really does care about workers in their field. Are there some issues that need some adjusting, sure, but name me one company who runs everything perfect? What they do right far out weighs some of the tweeks it takes to make it perfect, and they do a good job adjusting if something is clearly not working. It is a great position for anyone seeking a free day as most of your shifts are show times (Tues-Sunday 5-11) with Matinees in Weds and Sat.(Give or take some small differences in productions). For those who have a heart for retail and are looking to move forward with a career in retail this is a great place for advancement! You get out what you put into it! 

Depending on where you work, the job is a relative retail store job. Handle your transactions well and do your customers well will keep you around. Go above and beyond and you may move up to become a shift manager. The job is relatively easy, handle transactions, help customers, restock, tidiness, etc. When in the theater, most of this applies as well as probably counting/keeping track of stock. Most upsells make themselves as people like to splurge for their favorite artists. Most employees are very chill and friendly. Management is typically easy going until people begin to slip up. You'll typically sign in, count your bank, restock and assist customers, count your bank, and leave. On show nights, all that applies plus counting stock, additional cleaning/putting away, etc. Getting to work the shows is the best part. You can listen to the music and sometimes see bits of the show. You may even meet a famous person here and there (rare, but has happened multiple times).

My usual hours of work are 5pm to around 11pm on varying days of the week. With the job being dependent on concerts and events in the buildings, the days in which you work will depend on how busy the arenas and theaters are. The average work week is 3-4 8 hour shifts but can range anywhere from 1-7 8 hour work shifts in a week. the most enjoyable part of the job is the routine that becomes easier the more you do it.

I really enjoyed my time working with this company, as management was very relatable and created an environment where my co-workers and I were all happy to come to work. We worked on commission, which wasn't ideal but due to the nature of theater sales you could generally guess about how much you'd make for any given shift. The money wasn't fantastic, but for the flexibility and fun environment it remains one of the most fun jobs I've had.

If you are considering applying save yourself the aggravation and look else where. Someplace with a real HR department and payroll. This place is poorly run. They will work you to death! There is no culture! They are in the process is trying to keep clients and stay in business which means by any means necessary. They treat their employees so horrible.

Count In merchandise, set up stations, upsell products, service oriented, strong communication skills, team work skills, able to cope with pressure while busy, keep station clean and presentable stock up on products do side work before closing out and check with manager before clocking out. Count out at the end of show, and store products into boxes and send back to main truck for shippment.

Restructured and corporate management team have no idea what they are doing. They run their managers in the group with low compensation, no positive feedback, no advancement unless they are desperate for a manager. You will regret working here, I did.

This is an as needed position.  I have a different manager each time I am employed for a specific venue.  This merchandising position requires expertise in dealing with the public, sales, and inventory reconciliation.  Each time I have been employed, I have been treated fairly and have enjoyed the experience.

The job is great if you're looking for side money but very difficult to get full-time hours.
Sales associates and managers are a mixed bag - some were really cool and some were really not.

Fast paced during show nights, which is usually Wednesdays, Friday, and Saturdays. You get to experience what it's like to work for a merchandise company, and you get to see how exciting and different selling merchandise at a concert is compared to your basic clothing store.

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