Retail and E-Commerce General Manager for Geek & Pop Culture Collectibles

Company: Galaxycon Llc.
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

GalaxyCon is looking for a Retail and E-Commerce General Manager that is passionate about Geek and Pop Culture to oversee our online retail business of autographed celebrity memorabilia, collectibles, branded merchandise, and licensed product.
GalaxyCon is a worldwide leader in connecting fans with their favorite celebrities online and in person. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced retail and e-commerce professional with strong knowledge of the pop culture collectible market. Someone who is resourceful, creative, and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit who will obsess over helping us service fans and grow our brand across the globe.
If interested, please email mike@galaxycon.com with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the job. This position is based out of our Fort Lauderdale, FL. office. Candidate must live in South Florida or be willing to relocate to be considered.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management and growth of GalaxyCon's online retail business of autographed celebrity memorabilia, collectibles, branded merchandise, and licensed product.
• Manage a team of at least six retail and e-commerce associates, with an eye towards exponential growth.
• Develop and support inventory management and fulfillment systems.
• Manage and maintain Shopify and eBay sales channels.
• Identify, catalog, and post collectibles on sales channels.
• Maintain a standard of excellence with product presentation on sales channels.
• Manage the purchasing of collectibles, memorabilia, and posters to be autographed and sold.
• Work in tandem with warehouse/operations on inventory management and shipping.
• Work in tandem with the marketing department on new marketing initiatives to grow sales.
• Work in tandem with the talent department to identify new merchandising opportunities.
• Improve systems by studying current practices and coming up with modifications.
• The retail and e-commerce Department is responsible for writing product descriptions,product photography, scanning, and minor editing with Photoshop.
• Research and stay on top of current trends and competitive initiatives and present findings.
• Create and Maintain ever-changing price lists.
• Analyze sales data to grow sales and profits
• Work with President and VP on acquiring brand licenses for the creation of unique collectible memorabilia.
• General administrative and clerical responsibilities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Be solutions-oriented, and supportive in finding solutions to unexpected challenges.
  Skills
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in retail management, product management, purchasing, and e-commerce.
  • Passion for collectiblesand Geek Pop Culture. Broad general knowledge of the collectibles industry is a plus.
  • High level of organizational and multi-tasking skills required.
  • Highly dependable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
  • Basic photo editing skills with photoshop.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow up and ensure all tasks are completed from A-Z.
  • Computer proficiency with Word Processing, Excel, Scanning, etc.
  • Experience managing product listings on eBay with extremely favorable feedback ratings.
  • Experience managing staff and working with a team.
  • Creativity, flexibility, and initiative.
  • Highly organized, strong attention to detail.
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
    If interested, please email mike@galaxycon.com with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the job. This position is based out of our Fort Lauderdale, FL. office. Candidate must live in South Florida or be willing to relocate to be considered.
    Who are we?
    • GalaxyCon is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL., and is the worldwide industry leader in virtual pop culture celebrity events, and one of the largest independent producers of pop culture comic-con events in the United States.
    • GalaxyCon is in the happiness business. We put on festivals with the purpose of delivering joy, nostalgia, and meaningful human connection.
    • Our guiding principle is to connect people with similar interests. We do this by coordinating content/panels/guests and volunteer opportunities for people who enjoy the same things.
    • We commit to being helpful, to lending a hand when asked or when we can see someone needs help.
    • We value diversity of backgrounds and perspectives as much as we embrace the diversity of geek interests. Were all on the same team.
      Find out more about our events at www.galaxycon.comby Jobble

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