Retail Sales Associate- Aspen Collection - Winter 24-25

Company Description

Aspen Ventures is the innovation engine of Aspen One. It aims to globally amplify Aspen One's vision to renew the mind, body, and spirit to inspire a better world. Aspen Ventures recently launched Aspen Collection, a performance and lifestyle apparel brand that also includes premium ski and snowboard rentals and unique experiences. For more information, visit www.aspencollection.com and follow aspen_collection on Instagram

Job Description

Summary 

It is the Retail Sales Associate’s responsibility to make a life-long customer, not just a sale. Providing product knowledge to the customer allowing them to make a series of buying decisions which are mutually beneficial to the customer, and the store. Selling responsibilities include keeping merchandise folded and stocked neatly. Maintaining a clean work environment. 

The budgeted pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience. 

Job Posting Deadline  

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 2, 2024 for the 2024-2025 Winter Season.  

Essential Job Functions 

• Knowledge and selling merchandise carried in the stores, and services provided by the Aspen Skiing Company 
• Acquire and retain detailed Rental and Retail product knowledge to best serve guests and to help achieve departmental sales goals 
• Controlling and helping in loss and theft prevention 
• Responsible for booking lessons, powder tours, First Tracks, and other ski related activities 
• Assist in coffee bar as needed, making drinks and working in a food and beverage capacity 
• Assisting Adventure Concierge with lift, lesson and rental sales 
• Maintaining a clean work environment through folding merchandise on the retail floor and stockrooms.  Cleaning dressing rooms of hangers, tags, and properly putting away merchandise after each use of the dressing room 
• Keep guest refreshment area replenished, clean and restocked for the next day 
• Provide guest with refreshments 
• Help with opening and closing cleaning duties 
• Organize merchandise and accept delivery of product 
• Enthusiasm and knowledge of the Aspen skiing and snowboarding lifestyle 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications

• Prior retail selling experience and product knowledge preferred 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• RTP software knowledge a plus 
• NetSuite software knowledge preferred 
• Must be computer literate 

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received  
Supervision Given: Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Aspen Collection General Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available. 
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands  

• Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required 
• Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces   
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50) 

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   

• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• Employee Ski Pass 
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and