Club Golf Shop Retail Buyer

Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail's Sonnenalp Golf Club is seeking a full-time, year-round Club Merchandise Buyer. Housing is available. Wage range: $25–$28 per hour based on experience, plus performance-based commission. Typical schedule: 5 days per week.

You will manage all aspects of retail goods at the Golf Shop, including ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking, and invoicing merchandise, while assisting guests with tee-time check-ins and cross-selling resort services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-year College degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year retail experience to include purchasing.
• Previous Golf merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management: manage inventory levels with ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking and invoicing.
• Purchasing and budgeting: develop soft goods purchasing plan within budget and negotiate terms.
• Merchandising: maintain visually appealing shop, rotate inventory, promote sales.
• Customer service: assist guests with tee-time check-ins and cross-sell services.
• Operations: support tournament operations, accounting procedures, and special orders.
• Sales: promote hard goods, soft goods, and special orders.

Skills

POS experience

Strong computer skills

Exceptional guest service skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year College degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Sonnenalp Golf Club is looking for a Full‑Time, Year‑Round Club Merchandise Buyer. Housing is available for this position. Wage Range: $25–$28 per hour based on experience, plus performance‑based commission. Typical Schedule: 5 days per week, full time year round.

Primary Purpose of Position

As the Club Merchandise Buyer, you will manage all aspects of retail goods at the Sonnenalp Club Golf Shop. Your duties include ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking, and invoicing merchandise, providing exceptional customer service by assisting guests with tee‑time check‑ins, recommending appropriate attire and footwear, and cross‑selling other resort services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
  • Efficiently manage inventory levels by following established ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking, and invoicing procedures.
  • Utilize point‑of‑sale systems to track inventory and sales data.
  • Maintain accurate records of soft goods inventory and submit monthly reports to the Accounting Department.
• Purchasing and Budgeting
  • Develop and manage the soft goods purchasing plan within budget constraints.
  • Negotiate favorable terms with vendors to maximize profit margins.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate margins on soft goods and special‑order items.
• Merchandising
  • Ensure the Golf Shop maintains a visually appealing and organized appearance.
  • Rotate inventory and change displays regularly.
  • Promote soft goods through special sales, newsletters, and hotel outlets.
• Customer Service
  • Provide exceptional customer service by assisting guests with tee‑time check‑ins, recommending products, and cross‑selling other resort services.
  • Educate staff on all soft goods inventory.
• Operations
  • Assist with tournament operations, including weekly member events, group outings, and club‑sponsored events.
  • Contribute to accounting procedures within the Golf Shop.
  • Provide additional services to members and guests, such as special orders, gift‑wrapping, and shipping.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace in both the shop and back office.
• Sales
  • Actively promote the sale of hard goods, soft goods, and special orders.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4‑year College degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year retail experience to include purchasing
• Previous Golf merchandising experience preferred

Special Skills/Equipment

• POS experience required
• Strong computer skills
• Exceptional guest service skills

Employee Conduct

• It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co‑workers, guests and vendors.

Uniform Requirements

• The employee is permitted to wear their own golf casual work attire and is responsible for having it cleaned, pressed and properly fitted. Shoes must be cleaned and a visible nametag on the right chest.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Resort Discounts
• Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.