Lead Retail Operations

Vail ResortsSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$23 - $27Onsite

About The Position

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Requirements

  • Two or more seasons of relevant professional experience, ski industry preferred.
  • Proven service experience and thriving in a team-based atmosphere
  • Experience successfully working in an atmosphere with ambiguity, learning on the fly, demonstrating sound judgment, and solving problems creatively
  • History of building and maintaining relationships with ease and desires to put the customer at the center of everything they do
  • Flexible amidst competing priorities and adaptable to the fast-paced environment of a retail store while rallying the team with positivity.
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Business area training or education preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, multitask and manage multiple customers
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English
  • At least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

  • Business area training or education preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of all retail/rental operations
  • Empower the staff to offer outstanding service through consistent personal examples and encouragement.
  • Offer proactive coaching (both constructive and complimentary) to continually elevate customer service.
  • Demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities to grow your own skills and welcome feedback and to grow from it.
  • Assist in training and development of all team members and foster an environment of continued learning.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for your team and customers and resolve any concerns quickly.
  • Committed to creating a working environment that is supportive, positive, respectful and free from harassment.
  • Administrative duties
  • Maintain an environment that promotes employee learning and customer service through encouragement and coaching.
  • Identify the priorities of each day, delegate necessary tasks and train Customer Experience Guides.
  • Partner with store leadership to ensure operational and brand objectives are met even in their absence.
  • Assist customers with selection and purchase of merchandise by providing great product knowledge.
  • Maintain well stocked stores with a variety of product for the guest needs and wants.
  • Organize store to keep clean and neat & merchandise the store during downtimes: folding, hanging, steaming and stocking.
  • Manage proper use of the POS system and other tools to perform the job correctly.
  • Perform daily opening and closing procedures and is responsible for correct accounting procedures.

Benefits

  • Free pass(es)
  • Free ski and snowboard lessons
  • 40% retail discounts
  • Epic Service - our leading training and development experience
  • Wellness benefits
  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program
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