Sales Associate

Avalon Clothing Company; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Seasonal bonus

Commission incentives

Potential extension beyond season

Training in fall (part-time)

Job summary

Avalon Clothing Company in Vail seeks a motivated Seasonal Retail Associate for the winter ski season. You will deliver personalized styling, drive sales, and help guests with product knowledge.

Starting pay is around $25/hour with commission and incentives; top performers earn $35+/hour. Training begins in fall; extension beyond winter is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Based in the Vail Valley and able to work Beaver Creek and Lionshead.
• Must enjoy selling and achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized service and styling support.
• Drive sales through product knowledge and follow-through.
• Build relationships with repeat clients and seasonal guests.
• Maintain a clean, well-merchandised sales floor.
• Support daily store operations, including shipping and receiving, organization and cleaning.

Skills

Sales-driven

Customer service

Fashion knowledge

Relationship building

Work ethic

Reliability

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, sales-driven Seasonal Retail Associate to join our team for the winter ski season. We offer competitive hourly pay, commission, and additional incentive opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely loves fashion, enjoys selling, builds connections easily, and takes pride in delivering results. Our clientele expects exceptional service, strong product knowledge, and a polished experience. Retail experience is a plus, but we are happy to train motivated candidates.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay starting around $25/hour, depending on experience
• Commission and incentive opportunities that allow most sales associates to earn $30+/hour
• Top performers currently earning $35+/hour or more during the winter ski season
• Seasonal bonus, merchandise credit, and incentive opportunities
• Generous employee merchandise discount
• Opportunity to continue with the team beyond the winter season for the right person
• Seasonal position focused on the winter ski season
• Training begins at part-time during the fall off-season
• Full-time seasonal hours beginning in mid-November, approximately 5 days/week and 35-40 hours
• Seasonal commitment through the winter ski season, with the potential to continue beyond the season for the right person
• Must be currently based in the Vail Valley and able to work in both Beaver Creek and Lionshead
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability required

What You Bring

• A genuine enjoyment of selling and working toward goals
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Confidence initiating conversations and guiding clients through a sale
• Organization, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Pride in maintaining a polished, elevated environment
• A proactive willingness to learn
• A genuine team mentality: you're motivated by your own success, but understand that our success is shared

What You'll Do

• Deliver personalized service and styling support
• Drive sales through product knowledge and follow-through
• Build relationships with repeat clients and seasonal guests
• Maintain a clean, well-merchandised sales floor
• Support all daily store operations, including shipping and receiving, organization, cleaning, and other tasks required to keep the store running smoothly