Director of Retail

Location (Clubhouse)
Desert Mountain Club

Join the Retail team at one of the largest, most beautiful, and top private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as a Director of Retail!

In this role, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a merchandising program for all retail operations with goods and services that meets memberships’ demands and expectations while providing a reasonable return on investment in inventory. Oversee a team of 10-15, while ensuring our members receive a world-class and memorable experience by fostering a positive, professional, and energized culture for the teammates.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, driven, highly engaging, outgoing, and energetic individual who is a team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic. Must have a minimum of 3 years of management and buying experience including golf retail. Experience in a high-end country club, hotel, or resort is required. Must have thorough knowledge of working with “open-to-buy” and the golf industry.

Must have a Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

• Oversee the Retail team to include an Assistant Director, Merchandise and Shop Managers, Master Club Fitter, Distribution and Shop Supervisors, Stock Coordinator, and Sales Assistants.
• Maintain a buying plan and open-to-buy for all retail inventory.
• Direct the buying of soft and hard goods for all retail outlets. Assist in buying for tournaments.
• Oversee visual displays and merchandising for retail shops.
• Oversee the monthly physical inventory procedures.
• Process all inventory related purchase orders and oversee payment of invoices.
• Maintain adequate levels of all merchandising related materials (i.e. packaging, tagging, equipment, boxes, etc.).
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Team to create and maintain updated copy and imagery for the website, emails, and other marketing materials.
• Create annual retail budget and work within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain a 65% cost of sales and par stock inventory levels for retail shops.
• Process and manage all special orders and all defective goods paperwork.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Travel to merchandising shows and apparel markets.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Golf.

• Required to sit and walk – Regularly
• Required to stoop and kneel – Occasionally
• Required to push and/or pull, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds – Frequently
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, weekend, and extended hours based on seasonality and events will be required.
• Some travel to apparel markets and golf shows.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses ( six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course )
• Seven distinctive clubhouses with unique dining and banquet experiences
• Award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammate's.

Desert Mountain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.