IRONMAN EMEA Junior Merchandise Store Lead

Junior Merchandise Store Lead (m/f/d)

About The IRONMAN Group

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime.

The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team.

For our IRONMAN EMEA, based in Liederbach, Germany or Barcelona, Spain, we are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Junior Merchandise Store Lead (m/f/d).

What You’ll Be Doing

Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk. You will:

• Help the Merchandise Store Lead in her responsibilities of coordinating merchandise needs for different events
• Assist in set-up, break-down, and manage the Official Ironman Merchandise store onsite as outlined by management
• On site helping Merchandise Store Lead in tracking hours worked, collection of missing information, communication with local staff
• Manage the store’s database onsite, and perform any other duties and responsibilities as outlined by the management
• Manage database of Ironman Store (Point of Sale System/Microsoft Dynamics) and communicate with Product Team regarding any necessary changes (discounts, inventory edits, price adjustments, barcode issues, etc.)
• Track and ensure all products that ships to each event arrives on-time and communicates to product team/planning team missing products, missing boxes, and any other errors
• Coordinate with operations team/country offices/race directors to ensure efficient set-up/breakdown, and to share all event logistical details concerning merchandise
• Work with merchandise planning/product team to measure success of product design and to apply this information forward
• In off season executing inventory management, logistics, warehouse related tasks
• Work on other projects as assigned by management
• Extensive travel to events in Europe including working over weekends and holidays
• Travelling to 15-16 races during the summer season

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:

• Retail experience preferred
• Fluent in English. German and French is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with a retail POS system is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to gain the trust of customers
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented
• Not afraid of physical labor and long operation hours
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers
• Knowledge of the sport of triathlons is a plus, but not a requirement

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A culture you can feel – Step into an open, modern, and friendly environment where teamwork crosses borders and cultures and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
• Live the race – Free entries to our legendary endurance events, so you can experience the event spirit first-hand.
• Grow without limits – Access to our online learning platform and other trainings to keep your skills sharp and your curiosity alive.
• We’ve got your back – Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you with both personal and professional challenges.
• Family comes first – An attractive parental leave policy that goes beyond statutory requirements.
• Work on your terms – Flexible hours and home-office options let you balance your career with the things that matter most.
• The world is your office – Travel the globe while contributing to world-class events and thrilling international projects.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your notice period.

To apply, click on the 'Apply' button to the right of this page.