About the Role & Team

This Lead Cast Member is part of the management team, and supports the store management team to drive the store’s performance. 

This is a 39 hour 5-day week role which will require you to work regular weekends and during busy peak periods over school holidays and Christmas.

What You Will Do

• Takes responsibility for company Visual Merchandising standards, to ensure the presentation of Stage, Backstage and Window Displays is outstanding 

• Leads and monitors Cast execution of Visual Merchandising standards  using guidelines provided in delivery, markdowns, recovery and replenishment, and Stage moves, including checking correct POS 

• Teaches and guides Cast Members to ensure Disney Visual Merchandising standards are constantly achieved 

Sales 

• Drives positive results in key performance indicators including sales, conversion, AGS, UPT, and Magic Touch and able to explain these KPIs to cast members 

• Drives Cast Members to achieve KPIs, such as GoWiths, through  games and activities 

• Sets priorities and manages time effectively and efficiently  

• Able to stage manage, lead, and coach Cast Members to provide great Guest Service and prioritise tasks to achieve sales results 

Service 

• Represents the Disney Brand, leading by example  to provide Guests with Magical Experiences  

• Mentors, trains and coaches Cast Members to develop their ability to provide Magical Service  

• Actively approaches guests in a warm and friendly manner, listens and asks questions to identify and meet Guests’ needs 

• Coaches Cast Members to identify opportunities to surprise and delight Guests of all ages using Disney product knowledge and Storytelling  

• Keeps up to date with Disney Knowledge through use of store tools and resources, encourages team to do the same, and builds team knowledge through effective training  

• Tailors approach to each Guest, and learns quickly when facing new requests or challenges. Uses information to find solutions remembering the Most Important Policy and to always put the Guest first  

• Plan, manage and monitor effectiveness of scripted and non-scripted events for Guests in both one-on-one and group settings 

• Drives the performance of the team to achieve and improve Magic Touch (Mystery Shop) results 

Contribution 

• Assists Store Management team to ensure store’s total compliance to Disney Policies, Store Operating Procedures and local employment law (including Health and Safety Procedures, Loss Prevention, and cash handling)  

• Ensures integrity of the brand by monitoring and maintaining Disney Store grooming guidelines and standards of behaviour   

• Champions Disney sponsored events that integrate the Disney brand into the local community (Volunt’EARs) initiatives that give back and have a positive impact  

• Processes delivery in a fast and accurate manner following all guidelines and achieving process goals.  

• Achieves shrinkage results and ensures accuracy when completing Stock Inventory Counts and tasks. 

• Responsible for implementing a consistently high standard of Administration 

• Able to assume key holder responsibilities observing Disney policies and procedures   

• In certain stores, it may be a requirement to be first aid trained, to comply with regulations  

Required Experience

• Experience of managing, guiding and training a large team within retail is essential

• Passionate and knowledgeable about Disney and sharing facts and stories 

• Enthusiastic about providing customer service to guests of all ages 

• Able to work well within a management team to achieve results

• Good knowledge of using Excel and Outlook for emailing

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills 

• Able to entertain Guests of all ages, especially children 

• Highly Professional appearance  

• Attention to detail and accurate with administration 

The Perks

• Discount on merchandise in The Disney Stores and at selected retail shops in Disney Theme Parks and Disney Resorts

• A Silver Pass entitling you and three guests to complementary entry to the Disney theme parks.

• Individual cover of the Company’s Private Health Insurance (VHI).

• Life assurance at 3 times your annual salary (up to the current Government earnings cap); 3 months service is required before eligibility.