Retail Sales Associate - Patagonia - Full & Part Time - Winter Seasona

Company: Vail Resorts
Location: Snowmass
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you're looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak. Sales Associates are responsible for generating sales by establishing professional and personalized rapport with customers and delivering world-class guest service. Job Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serves customers by establishing rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of successful sale
• Establish professional, yet personalized rapport with customer upon contact; by phone or in person
• Answer all questions, providing detailed information, and establishing trust with the customer to close of sale
• Describing and promoting product in line with customer's express needs as well as promoting purchase of related products
• Stocks shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise
• Promote extended warranty/maintenance agreements, parts and accessories purchase Qualifications:
  • Previous retail sales experience - strongly preferred
  • Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry
  • Previous snow sport industry experience - strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding on snowboard industry
  • Ability to communicate fluently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English - required
  • Commitment to exceptional customer service
  • Basic computer skills - required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends - required Some of the benefits include:
    • Free Epic ski and snowboard pass to our world-class resorts
    • Retail discounts at our stores
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Excellent training and professional development Operating a ski shop in Aspen is . . . well . . . kind of a big deal. The world's biggest outdoor hobbyist and the most discriminating travelers make their way to this high alpine location every winter. And as high as our elevation are the expectations of our guests. We take our job-outfitting locals and visitors alike for the ultimate winter experiences-very seriously. Our staff takes pride in outfitting every customer with exactly what they need, sharing their outdoor expertise in the process. Our employees at Aspen Sports love the outdoors and love working with the top of the line gear the store offers. Join our team of adventure enthusiasts and see where your passion can take you. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Requisition ID 255467

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