Lead Retail Operations

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

The Retail Lead is a frontline leader responsible for guiding daily retail operations and supporting the overall success of the store. This role serves as a lead resource for the retail team, directing day-to-day activities, ensuring operational standards are maintained, and delivering exceptional guest service. The Retail Lead utilizes advanced operational knowledge to resolve moderately difficult issues, influence team performance, and drive consistency in processes and execution.

Through hands-on leadership, the Retail Lead directly impacts guest and employee satisfaction by fostering a positive work environment, ensuring clear communication, and maintaining high standards of service, merchandising, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories, enabling them to confidently assist guests, provide product recommendations, support team development, and enhance the overall mountain retail experience.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $23.00 - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:
  Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  No

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead daily retail operations, including opening and closing procedures, and ensure all operational standards are consistently followed.
• Manage and support sales floor activities, providing direction and assistance to team members throughout the day.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and set the standard for customer engagement, product knowledge, and service recovery.
• Communicate attendance concerns and staffing issues to store leadership and coordinate employee breaks in accordance with company policies and state regulations.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure merchandising standards, product presentation, and promotional displays are executed consistently.
• Ensure all team members receive and understand operational updates, promotions, and other key communications.
• Verify pricing accuracy and ensure all promotional offers, markdowns, and signage are current and correctly displayed.
• Support inventory accuracy through adherence to inventory processes, stock organization, and discrepancy reporting.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years of retail experience, preferably in a lead, senior associate, or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and support daily retail operations.
• Experience with merchandising, promotional execution, and sales floor management.
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