Retail Sales Associate

Schweitzer; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing + riding privileges

Healthcare options

Discounts on outdoor gear

401(k) plan with match

Lift ticket discounts

Discount at retail stores

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking staff for seasonal roles to deliver engaging customer service. The position requires being 18+ and able to assist guests, share product knowledge, and keep the store tidy.

The base hourly pay is $20.00–$23.00, with pay varying by experience, location, and other factors. You will enjoy perks such as free skiing/riding at 17 resorts, healthcare options, gear discounts, a 401(k) match, lift ticket discounts, and more.

Qualifications

• Effective communication (oral & written).
• Strong customer service & safety awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Neat and clean appearance per company standards.
• Punctuality.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Stand for up to 8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging customer experience through friendly, efficient service.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, share product knowledge, and maintain store appearance.
• Assist customers and operate POS system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Seasonal Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary:

Provides an engaging customer experience through friendly and efficient service. Demonstrates excellent customer service, provides product knowledge to the customer, and maintains the stores appearance. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $20.00- $23.00 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Effective communication (oral & written).
• Strong customer service & safety awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Neat and clean appearance per company standards.
• Punctuality.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Stand for up to 8 hours a day.

Physical Requirements:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 80% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 25lbs. Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job:

POS system

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 months of customer service or related experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of North Face, Oakley, Patagonia, and ski/snowboard brands; POS system experience.

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

Work alongside California’s best terrain in our vibrant and enthusiastic community.

Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.

Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe.

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