La Gorce Country Club
Miami Beach, FL
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB
La Gorce CC | Ideally situated between Biscayne Bay and Indian Creek, La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach offers luxury and privacy at its finest. Deemed one of Florida's most exclusive and expensive country clubs, La Gorce nestles
prime Mediterranean-styled golf homes and mansions located mainly on La Gorce Island. Originally built in the 1940s
to 50s and designed by various well-known architects to fit the lifestyle of Florida's elite, home prices in La Gorce range from millions to multi-millions on average.
La Gorce Country Club shares a magnificent and rich history dating back to 1927. After World War II, the property was bought by wealthy and prominent leaders, serving as a symbol of the rebirth of the beauty and order of the community. Called the renaissance of golf homes, La Gorce features some of the most sought-after amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, a massive swimming pool area, an active fitness facility, and six spacious tennis courts for everyone to enjoy. The La Gorce golf course was designed by some of the most famous and creative architects of their generation, from Thomas Pearson, David Heatwole, Bruce Howard, MacCurrach Golf, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and the maestro Jack Nicklaus.
La Gorce is not a typical private golf course, golfers must be invited in order to enjoy the luxury offered by the club. The golf course plus exclusive access to all facilities including a fitness center, tennis courts, a magnificent clubhouse, and the bar and grill restaurant overlooking the 7,005-yard course are all available to just a lucky few.
From Alton Road to the stretch of La Gorce Drive, golf property residents can see amazing views enveloped by tall palm trees. Almost every home boasts a massive front yard, which amazes many because of the very neat and airy placement. Residents enjoy a serene setting matched with extraordinary tropical breezes from nearby bays and a stunning Miami Beach skyline, perfect for nightfall sightseeing.
Just a few miles from La Gorce, sits Miami Beach's Collins Avenue with its selection of renowned restaurants and bars, such as Lola Restaurant and Grill, Muncheez, La Cote, Blue Collar, and more. Over 100 luxury stores and shops are also a short drive from La Gorce for anything residents need to purchase. For schooling options, La Gorce is in close proximity to top-notch schools and elite universities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Structure
Job Structure
Reports to: General Manager / Director of Golf
Position Overview: La Gorce Country Club is a nationally ranked private golf club located in Miami Beach, FL. Consistently ranked among the top elite private clubs in the United States, La Gorce prides itself on luxury, privacy, and the enjoyment of the highest levels of personalized service. The Club is looking for an individual with extensive experience in retail, golf merchandising, and buying. The candidate must have a great personality, a professional appearance, and be able to communicate with Members and guests in a professional and respectful manner. He/she must be an expert on current clothing trends and new fashions and will strive to learn the buying habits of the Members. This position will report to the General Manager/Director of Golf and work closely with the Assistant Professionals.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Retail Mercandising will have responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Lead the buying and merchandising of soft goods, gifts, and accessories for the golf shop.
Support the Director of Golf in the hard goods category and properly display, merchandise, and promote the stock hard goods lines as well as promote club fitting and custom hard good orders to serve the membership.
Develop and manage the Open to Buy program per revenue targets.
Ensure that OTB, invoicing, and all back-office functions of the merchandise operation are in line with budget and operational goals.
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and placing fill-in merchandise orders.
Responsible for maintaining the cost of goods sold that is in line with monthly/yearly budgets.
Responsible for placing and monitoring special orders in a timely manner.
Responsible for special project merchandise orders and follow through.
Work within established branding guidelines on all products.
Lead planning and ordering of all event swag.
Meet with vendors to view upcoming product lines and source new vendor merchandise.
Invest time within the club setting to:
Get to know the Members and their tastes.
Maintain preferred customer database and buying habits.
Gather insights and opinions from Members on current and new clothing lines.
Create and change visual displays and adapt them to seasons or holidays.
Follow merchandise budget and explain variances, reconcile on a monthly basis.
Coordinate inventory 4 times a year with professional staff.
Attend national PGA and local PGA merchandise shows.
Investigate and attend ladies apparel markets and gift shows.
Stay on top of new merchandise trends and fashions.
Investigate new promotions, trunk shows, and special sales outlets.
Schedule and organize product/apparel training sessions for Golf Shop staff.
Coordinate uniform buying for all departments of the Club.
Coordinate clothing allowance ordering for staff.
Support the golf operation as appropriate based on club events/needs.
Be able to work closely and effectively with all of Golf Shop staff.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of professional experience in retail/merchandising.
Efficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
Member of AGM (Association of Golf Merchandisers).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written.
Excellent organizational skills, deadline focused.
Driven to succeed in a customer service-focused environment.
Operates with a sense of urgency and strives to produce the best possible product.
Golf background and knowledge are helpful for this position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 depending upon skills and qualifications
Bonus based upon performance in 4 categories:
Effective management of the OTB
Exceeding projected revenue goals
Acceptable inventory variances
Successful Member Satisfaction Survey
Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Retirement Plan
Association dues (PGA, LPGA, AGM)
Uniform allowance
Meals while on duty
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's ExecuSearch service as described below.
Resume deadline is August 31, 2022 at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, La Gorce CC - Director of Retail
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Ian Leggatt, General Manager/Director of Golf
Kathy Grayson is the lead PGA ExecuSearch Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.
Email: kgrayson@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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