Winter Rental/Retail Specialist

Sundance Mountain Resort; Sundance (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort in Sundance, WY invites applications for the SMO Specialist Level 1 (Winter). This role focuses on delivering personalized service to rental and retail guests, ensuring accurate fittings and friendly guidance.

You will handle basic POS transactions, uphold Forbes service standards, and help guests choose gear and accessories, with a lively winter schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as described.
• Binding manufacturer certifications and basic ski, snowboard, and bike maintenance certifications to be obtained during training.
• Stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs; be able to stand for 4+ hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high paced atmosphere with exceptional customer service, positivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Uphold Forbes service standards with every guest interaction.
• Cross sell upgrades in rentals and retail; balance guest needs with shop efficiency.
• Perform basic POS transactions including cash, credit, gift cards and vouchers.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail sales

Job description

Job Title: SMO Specialist Level 1 (Winter)

Department: Sundance Mountain Outfitters

Rate of Pay: $17/hr

Shift: 7 Days a Week. 8am - 5pm or 4pm - 9:30pm (winter only)

Must be available weekends and holidays

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

SMO Specialist will be outgoing, engaging, and positive as they create an exceptional personalized service for rental and retail guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle working in a high paced atmosphere while still offering exceptional customer service, positivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Uphold all Forbes service standards with every guest interaction.

• Share Sundance's story of land preservation and environmental commitment.

• Perform basic point-of-sale transactions including cash, credit, gift cards and vouchers.

• Be friendly, outgoing, and have a passion for creating significant experiences for our guests.

• Listen to guest requests and input and implement when appropriate.

• Commit and adhere to resort & department service standards.

• Effectively cross sell within SMO to include upgrade in rentals and cross selling retail.

• Cross sell other Sundance departments and activities.

• Balance helping guests with projects given by managers to maintain shop efficiency.

RENTAL & SERVICES

• Accurately size and fit rental guests to appropriate ski, snowboard, or biking equipment while maintaining professionalism.

• Exhibit basic knowledge of differences in levels and types of skis, snowboards, and biking equipment.

• Ensure rental documents are signed and filled out completely 100% of the time.

• Ensure appropriate waivers are completed by guests 100% of the time.

• Use the guest's given information to accurately determine appropriate DIN setting for releasable bindings per manufacturer recommendations 100% of the time.

• Assist guests in determining needs for basic repairs and tunes.

RETAIL

• Maintain and organize the retail area ensuring retail displays are stocked and the area is free of clutter, dirt, dust, and debris.

• Assist leadership in developing creative retail displays that fit the SMO décor and ambiance.

• Apply basic knowledge of retail products to guide customers in their purchase to include pricing, sizing, fitness, and construction.

• Learn and know about the current products carried in the retail area, including technology, and be able to guide guests to the best product for them.

• Report on when any product becomes low or out of stock to leadership.

• Assist Manager and Asst. Manager in running quarterly inventory and ensure accurate counts.

• Ensure accurate inventory counts.

• Ensure back stock storage areas are clean and organized.

• Remain constantly attentive and engaged assisting guests, cleaning, stocking, and organizing the retail area.

• Learn and exhibit knowledge about the current retail products sold in the shop to explain and sell them to customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Binding manufacturer certifications. Basic ski, snowboard, and bike maintenance certifications. All to be obtained during training.

• Must stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs. (50 lbs. occasionally). Requires close and color vision. Standing for 4+ hours per shift is expected.

• Must be 18 years of age or older

WORK ENVIROMENT

Moderate noise level. Regular exposure to humidity and moving parts. Occasional exposure to heights, fumes, chemicals, and electrical risks.

DISCLAIMER

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.