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Merlin EntertainmentsPosted 25 months ago
EXPIRED

Commercial Manager

On-siteGrapevine, Texas, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Oversee the efficient, effective, and safe day-to-day running of assigned commercial areas, including Retail and Food and Beverage, while maximizing profitability through proactive people, process, and vendor management. Meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Per Cap, Transaction Value, and KPI targets, including Mystery Visit scores. Lead the Retail Team in delivering guest-obsessed experiences, manage labor budgets, and execute merchandising and sales plans. Handle operational challenges, rectify guest complaints, and ensure strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and service standards. Manage inventory control, stock takes, and waste logs while recruiting, training, and coaching staff to drive performance. Work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, to support site operations.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • College degree preferred
  • Minimum three years of retail or food and service industry experience
  • Three years of management experience
  • Experience in a visitor attraction, theme park, museum, hotel or theater environment
  • Ability to obtain related licensures or certification as may be required to perform the essential function of the position or as required by law
  • Ability to hear, listen, and to communicate with others
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to use basic computer tools
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends
  • Attendance is a mandatory function of this job
  • Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Desired Qualifications

  • College degree
  • Desire to work in fast-paced environments
  • Highly self–motivated strong leader with proven success managing operational teams
  • Passion for providing excellent experiences to our guests
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Extensive knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multitask as necessary
  • Be adaptable – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to march the shifting demand of different situation
  • Collaborate – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicate Effectively – Developing and delivery communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Ensure Accountability – Holding self and other accountable to meet commitments
  • Core Behaviors Merlin people create joyful experiences that unite and inspire people from every walk of life
  • Our ambition is to be the best place in the world to work and visit
  • We Care We go above and beyond for our guests and our people – no gesture is too thoughtful
  • We are uncompromising about safety, security, and welfare, setting the highest standards
  • We work hard to have a positive impact, both on the planet and in our local communities
  • Own Your Craft We constantly sharpen our skills and help others to grow in their roles
  • We listen closely to others, learning from feedback
  • We take inspiration from our industry and world, to stay at the forefront of entertainment
  • Drive and Discover Go Together Enjoy the Ride We give our best every day, owning our work and seeing it through until it's done brilliantly
  • We focus on the things that make the biggest difference: do less but do it better
  • We explore untapped opportunities to delight more guests in more ways, embracing calculated risks
  • We work on our relationships daily, building teamwork and trust
  • We collaborate with people from other teams and sites around the globe, to solve problems together and draw on diverse perspectives
  • We commit to our decisions and move at speed to make progress happen
  • We bring fun and optimism to our work – because happiness helps us be at our best
  • We support each other through challenges and turn missteps into opportunities to learn
  • We cultivate a warm, welcoming environment where people feel a strong sense of belonging

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