Retail Sales Associate - Snow Valley

Big Bear Mountain Resort; Running Springs (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Lift tickets for friends

Free staff ski/snowboard lessons

Discounted lift tickets

401(k) savings plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Sick Pay

Job summary

Big Bear Mountain Resort’s Snow Valley location in Running Springs seeks a Seasonal Sales Associate to help customers, restock merchandise, and keep the sales floor orderly. Starting wage is $19.00–$20.88 per hour, depending on experience.

This role is ideal for someone with a friendly, energetic demeanor who can work weekends/holidays and handle cash transactions. Equal opportunity employer; background check required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Friendly, energetic demeanor suitable for customer interactions.
• Able to read and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Retail or cash-handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers on the sales floor and provide a welcoming shopping experience.
• Restock merchandise and maintain a clean, orderly store appearance.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the POS system.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth store operations during peak times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS system

Job description

Seasonal

Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast's best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California's iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California's year-round home for alpine good times with three mountains - Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley - offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world-class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can't-miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry's most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region's only halfpipes and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California's best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift-served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee Perks/benefits

• Free season pass
• Lift tickets for friends & family
• Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures)
• Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*
• Retail and Rental discounts
• Food & Beverage discounts
• Free staff ski/snowboard lessons
• Exclusive employee and family events
• Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick Pay
• Career positions offer additional benefits.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting customers, restocking merchandise, and maintaining a clear and orderly appearance on the sales floor.

This position is located at Snow Valley in Running Springs.

Starting wage between $19.00/hr. - $20.88/hr. depending on experience.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• A talented communicator having a calm and collective demeanor, especially during challenging operations
• Capacity to read, understand, and comply with documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Previous retail and/or cash-handling experience preferred
• Must have an outgoing, energetic, and approachable personality, with the ability to engage customers and create a welcoming and positive shopping experience
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and your ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Snow Summit LLC is an equal opportunity employer.