Retail Store Manager at Ely Outfitting Company Ely, MN

Comunidade Metodista; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Housing assistance

Canoe access

Recreational opportunities

Community environment

Job summary

Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, MN is seeking a Retail Store Manager with retail experience and a passion for wilderness adventures. You will report to the General Manager and oversee daily store operations, including inventory, merchandising, and guest services.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, a proactive work style, weekend availability, and a genuine interest in the Boundary Waters experience. This seasonal role offers competitive pay and potential housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Commit to employment between May 1 and Oct. 1; portion of season may be full time and portion part time.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to lift and move up to 45 pounds.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and multitasking.
• Knowledge of the Boundary Waters and interest in sharing enthusiasm for the Wilderness experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail store inventory, including purchasing, receiving, and merchandising retail items.
• Ensure a clean and well maintained retail building.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Accurately handle customer payments.
• Assist with other shop duties as needed.
• Maintain the highest level of friendly and professional guest services.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Weekend availability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Retail Store Manager job at Ely Outfitting Company. Ely, MN.

This is an excellent position for someone with retail experience and/or the desire to learn. The Retail Store Manager reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail store inventory, including purchasing, receiving, and merchandising retail items.
• Ensure a clean and well maintained retail building.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Accurately handle customer payments.
• Assist with other shop duties as needed.
• Maintain the highest level of friendly and professional guest services.

Requirements

• Ability to commit to employment between May 1 and Oct. 1. There is the possibility for a portion of the season to be full time and a portion of the season to be part time.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to lift and move up to 45 pounds.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires close attention to detail and multitasking.
• Knowledge of the Boundary Waters and interest in sharing enthusiasm for the Wilderness experience.

Why work here

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Potential subsidized housing in Ely, Minnesota, just outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the most visited Wilderness area in the country.
• Access to canoes and gear on days off.
• Abundant recreational opportunities in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest including day and overnight canoe trips, fishing, hiking, backpacking and stand up paddle boarding.
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit community dedicated to creating life-changing wilderness experiences for guests while protecting the wilderness for future generations.