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Assistant Store Manager

Vail Resorts
Hunter, NY, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
💰 $56,080/yr($50,000/yr$56,080/yr)

About the role

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

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).

 

Employee 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

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing high-end customer service and store support. The Assistant Manager directly oversees all aspects of operations and day-to-day routine work of Retail Associates in store. Responsible for maintaining business standards and has increased decision-making authority. The Assistant Manager acts as a knowledgeable representative of our brand and drives culture inside our retail and rental stores. Fulfills day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $28.04/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Co-lead a team of 5 to 15+ employees with fellow Assistant Store Managers
  • Create a rewarding environment in which to work, generate a team atmosphere
  • Be energetic, motivated, and possess the ability to multi-task
  • Provide consistent and direct feedback, coaching, and guidance to team members
  • Train employees in POS system operations, product knowledge, guest service, guest service and loss prevention policies and procedures
  • Authorize merchandise returns and refunds
  • Process deliveries and merchandise replenishments
  • Manage inventory, stockroom and restocking floor 
  • Communicate ideas or issues with Store and Regional Managers
  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and provide excellent customer service through timely response to customer questions, suggestions, complaints, and recognition 
  • Ensure departments and staff have all necessary supplies
  • Administrative duties and other duties assigned 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
  • Minimum 2 years leadership experience
  • 2 years in retail and/or rental experience - preferred
  • Knowledge and passion for talent development
  • Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
  • Must be a team player and be able to handle fast paced stressful environment
  • Possess the desire to offer the highest customer service standards to guests
  • Familiarity with retail and rental POS system – preferred
  • Physically able to perform tasks that require moving up to 50lbs. of weight and able to stand at a workstation for long periods of time while still being mobile at short notice.
  • Available to work weekends and holidays consistently throughout the season for full-time shifts

 

The expected pay range is $25.00/hr - $

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