THIS IS A 2-YEARS RENEWABLE / CONVERTIBLE CONTRACT ROLE.
Duties and Responsibilities
To develop, implement and manage inventories of the Museum merchandising endeavours by working closely with sales & development and vendors.
To develop, implement and manage inventories and vendors of the Museum F&B endeavours.
To develop and build strong relationships with stakeholders, industry partners such as the Museum Roundtable and ICOM and patrons.
- Enforce and adhere to Museum’s SOPs and best practise & procedures
- Produce detailed schedules which include staffing assignments and milestones for revenue generating initiatives
- Support the working relationship with facility management and other events and operational departments by maintaining a master museum calendar
- Oversee the day to day operational readiness of FOH and closing duties
- Work collaboratively on developing and implementing merchandise and F&B selections for the Museum
- Manage vendors and end-to-end process for any procurement and production of merchandise, as well as logistical & storage arrangements and any necessary disposals
- Manage the presentation, upkeeping and maintenance of retail and F&B spaces
- Planning and allocation of inventory, churning of sales reports and providing analysis and evaluation on sales numbers
- Research current trends on merchandise and F&B for the Museum with a focus on sustainable options
- Support the working relationship with external stakeholders, partners and vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirement
- At least 2 years of direct experience working in retail and merchandising, and secondary experience in F&B. Candidate with more years of relevant experience will be considered for senior position.
- Diploma/Degree in Tourism, Events Management, Business, Design or equivalent
- An interest and passion for Singapore history, museums and the local art scene
- Self-directed learner and problem solver who can perform under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Some proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Dreamweaver or other editing softwares, and visual merchandising knowledge will be an advantage
- Good time management skills
- Cultural understanding and empathy for diverse communities
- Availability to work on evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Team player
- Certifications in First Aid/Bizsafe will be an advantage
- Service oriented and enjoy interacting with people
- Shortlisted candidate must be comfortable to work at the Air Force Museum located at Paya Lebar
