Event One Administrator

This position manages events from start to finish, including order entry, communication with event contacts, maximizing sales at each event, and reconciling all inventory and accounting paperwork post-event. Responsibilities also include receiving and sorting items in the Lenexa warehouse, as well as loading and unloading semi-trucks for various events.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel, industry leaders in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands delivers top-quality fabrics and creative decoration options, offering customers premier sportswear selections—from T-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear—with exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Enter all orders into the order entry system within one week of receiving the merchandise plan.
• Strive to achieve an 85% sell-through of collegiate merchandise for each assigned site.
• Complete operational plans for major collegiate events within one to two months of the event start date.
• Turn over all event-related paperwork to the finance coordinator within one week of event conclusion.
• Ensure usage of residual inventory at all conference championships and communicate reorder needs with the event or merchandise manager.
• Travel on-site to major NCAA and Conference Events to manage inventory and sales opportunities; communicate travel plans at least one month in advance.
• Communicate with host event sites before, during, and after events to maximize sales, verify receipt of items, handle reorders, and arrange returns for unsold goods.
• Compile "Event in a Box" information in a timely manner for prompt shipping.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator in communicating with site contacts regarding outstanding or delinquent information, payments, or assets.
• Complete event recaps within the deadline set by the event manager.
• Verify starting inventory and complete settlements with the site before and immediately after the event.
• Load and unload semi-trucks in all weather conditions.
• Work in the warehouse as needed or requested by the event manager.
• Operate an electric pallet jack and electric reach truck to store and retrieve products in elevated racking systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent years of comparable experience.
• Solid decision-making skills with the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge and passion for collegiate sports strongly preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in hot, humid conditions.
• Willingness to adapt to various responsibilities and assist as needed.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and complete assigned tasks to achieve goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Substantial travel required, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to be trained on warehouse equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, electric reach truck).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, or crouch for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, lift, and carry 40–50 pounds of merchandise and fixtures during store builds or truck unloading.