Fulltime
03/08/2024

About the Position

OVERVIEW

Since 1980, Sun & Ski Sports has been inspiring adventure. We are a specialty outdoor retailer inspiring you to let adventure into your life confidently through exceptional customer service, first-hand expertise, and competitively priced brands ready to perform for any journey - to be where you live and play. Our trademark experience has placed us at the top of specialty outdoor retailers in America. Sun & Ski Sports has grown to include over 30+ stores across the country, as well as online at sunandski.com, yet still manages to provide that small store feel with big store competitive pricing. We specialize in equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories to enhance our customer's active lifestyles and year-round activities including ski, snowboard, bike, run, swim and more.

SUMMARY

Sun and Ski Sports is looking for an Apparel/Footwear Coordinator that has the passion and drive to be number one and to work in a team atmosphere! Here you'll lead a team whose central focus is revolutionizing the entire customer experience! In addition to developing this winning team, you will also streamline processes and cultivate an environment that is exciting, interactive, and fun for both customers and employees! These are amazing opportunities for dynamic individuals.

Management Responsibilities:

  • This is a supervisory role that includes opening and closing the store.
  • Ensure your team delivers exceptional Customer Service that is consistent and beyond expectations.
  • Train & develop store team on selling strategies and continuous improvement.
  • Increase store sales through product knowledge communication and enthusiasm
  • Develop creative plans and strategies to increase store sales through business analysis, action planning, and consistent accountability
  • Identify problems and opportunities and present viable solutions.
  • Maintain store visual presentation that is consistent with company standards and creates an inspiring shopping experience
  • Ensure Employees follow company policies and procedures
  • Lead, attend and assist with various events, including product knowledge clinics.
  • Promote Sun & Ski within the local community
  • Maintain communication with General Manager, District Manager, and Home Office team
  • Manage store expenses and payroll; prioritize, plan, delegate and adapt to business needs
  • Loss Prevention minimize inventory loss and maintain accurate cash control
  • Note: Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs dictate.

Requirements:

  • Preferred: Snow Enthusiast
  • 1+ years management experience; Ability to manage, motivate and develop
  • 2+ years retail and/or experience with Snow Sports or Upscale patio furniture
  • Knowledge of business operations & shrink reduction
  • Talent in networking, recruiting, interviewing, training and developing others
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with Vendors, Buyers, Store Team and Upper Management.
  • Must have organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as, attention to detail a must.

**All prospective employees must submit to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Compensation

This position includes an hourly based rate + commission, SPIFFS & bonus opportunity. Pay based on interview process & experience.

Company Benefits

Available to Full-Time Employees Only

  • Paid Vacations & Holidays
  • Group Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life/Accidental Death Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Employee Benefit Plan (Cafeteria Plan)
  • 401(k) Plan *
  • Associate Discount *
  • Company/Vendor sponsored Product Knowledge/Training Adventure trips

* Benefits available to all employees.