Assistant Store Manager

Vail Resorts; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Epic Pass

Employee discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Training & Development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for a Winter Seasonal Assistant Store Manager in Park City, UT. Starting wage $25.00–$28.60 per hour, full-time hours with seasonal employment for 2026/2027.

You will represent the store leadership, fulfill MOD duties, and ensure world-class guest service while driving sales and managing staff. Perks include Free Epic Pass for you and dependents, employee discounts, training and development opportunities, and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience - preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - required
• Ability to communicate frequently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English - required
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with retail POS system - preferred
• 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
• Must be available weekends and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent training and professional development

Responsibilities

• Fulfill manager-on-duty responsibilities when scheduled
• Generate sales, and demonstrate and maintain a professional standard of guest service
• Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth
• Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals
• Role model and administer company policies and guidelines
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and maintain a quality core staff
• Enforce company cash handling policies and procedures, and other loss prevention policies
• Provide training resources in POS, product knowledge, guest service, resort information, and sales
• Conduct performance appraisals for and coach development of staff on a regular basis
• Maintain all company paperwork according to policies and standards
• Communicate ideas or issues with the Store Manager and Regional Manager
• Manage operational budget
• Remain current on new industry products and trends, and demonstrate knowledge of products
• Be energetic, motivated, and possess the ability to multi-task
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Retail sales experience

English communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail POS system

Job description

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 (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)

Job Summary

As the Assistant Store Manager, you represent your store’s leadership team on a daily basis. You are responsible for fulfilling manager-on-duty tasks when scheduled, and for maintaining store operations and company expectations. Join the Vail Resorts Retail leadership team, and impact the success of your store by driving goals, managing team expectations, and ensuring each guest has a world-class experience while in your store! Enjoy perks such as a Free Epic Pass for yourself and your dependents, specific retail-team discounts, resort restaurant discounts, free in-resort leadership classes, career development opportunities, and more!

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $25.00 - $28.60 /hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Fullfill manager-on-duty responsibilities when scheduled
• Generate sales, and demonstrate and maintain a professional standard of guest service
• Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth
• Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals
• Role model and administer company policies and guidelines
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and maintain a quality core staff
• Enforce company cash handling policies and procedures, and other loss prevention policies
• Provide training resources in POS, product knowledge, guest service, resort information, and sales
• Conduct performance appraisals for and coach development of staff on a regular basis
• Maintain all company paperwork according to policies and standards
• Communicate ideas or issues with the Store Manager and Regional Manager
• Manage operational budget
• Remain current on new industry products and trends, and demonstrate knowledge of products
• Be energetic, motivated, and possess the ability to multi-task
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience - preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - required
• Ability to communicate frequently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English - required
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with retail POS system - preferred
• 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
• Must be available weekends and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent training and professional development

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $28.60 /hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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 516489

Reference Date: 08/04/2026

Job Code Function: Retail Ops