Guest Services Sales Associate

Guest Services Sales Associate at Bolton Valley Resort

$16.00/hr – $17.50/hr

The Guest Services Representative is the ultimate source of information and sales for all things a visitor would need to know at Bolton Valley Resort. Provides customers with a variety of information, in person and by phone, by handing out written literature, answering questions, and describing and explaining activities, events, programs, services, rates, schedules, locations/directions, policies, and procedures.

• Connect customers with information they need to maximize the value and experience they have at Bolton Valley
• Positively represent the resort by being friendly and helpful
• Sell lift tickets, season passes, lessons and rentals; help guests understand the various options and values to select the right products. Sales include in-person, online and over the telephone.
• Respond to customer questions, concerns, comments and complaints in person, by telephone, via email or by regular mail; resolve if possible; refer to supervisor or other staff member/department as indicated
• Assist in the coordination of lost and found items.
• Be familiar with all of Bolton Valley's products, services and specials.
• Take payment and return correct change; process credit card payments; print/fill out tickets; process related records/forms, such as credits, coupons, upgrades, gift certificates, lodging vouchers, and the like. Cash out at end of day; prepare cash and ticket/package sales reports.
• Perform basic data entry
• Communicate closely with other departments, particularly Ski School and Mountain Operations
• Other customer service-oriented tasks as assigned
• Complete all sales for customers over e-commerce or over the phone

• Assist in general cleanup and maintenance of reception and work areas, including shoveling/sanding/salting of entryway and moving ski/board racks
• Contribute to the development of guest service systems
• Assist in the development of guest services databases

NOTE:

All Bolton Valley employees are required to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

With constant customer contact over the counter, staff may encounter upset or angry customers. Guest Services is the recipient of feedback and complaints, so employees must be prepared for this. Employees are expected to be courteous and professional in accordance with Bolton's commitment to providing superior customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous customer service and/or cash handling experience preferred

• Helpful, outgoing and friendly personality
• Good basic math/cash-handling skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Patience
• General interest in the ski industry and in helping others
• Ability to follow instructions
• Phone etiquette skills

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Stress from dealing with fast-paced environment, occasionally difficult and/or upset customers, and quickly jumping from one situation to the next
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs (boxes of trail maps or brochures, ski racks, etc.)

Work is performed almost exclusively indoors, except for some shoveling/sanding/salting of exterior stairs and entryways. The pace is fast, involving lots of information and questions in rapid succession.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Bolton Valley is committed to making our work environment more diverse, equitable, and inclusive by never discriminating against race, religion, color of skin, gender, gender identity, sexuality, disabilities, age, national origin, and veteran status when hiring candidates and within our place of work. We believe that a range of lived experiences, voices, and perspectives directly contribute to the success of our team.

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