Assistant Retail Manager - Rocky Mountain at Xanterra Travel Collection

Estes Park, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

18.4

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Retail Management, Cash Handling, Sales Techniques, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Training, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Safety Awareness, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Basic Knowledge of Retail Products

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Overview Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team in Rocky Mountain National Park! Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once in a lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination. We’re hiring an Assistant Retail Manager to Live. Work. Explore. this summer! Job Summary: Assist guests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering questions regarding the park, prices, and merchandise. Help Retail Manager to oversee training, supervising, and support of Retail department. The Details: Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal Season Dates: Mid-May until mid-October Pay: $18.40/hr. Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays) Why Rocky Mountain National Park? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park, and proud stewards of the park. Life in Rocky Mountain: Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style) Free Wi-Fi, onsite updated laundry facility, and cable television Employee housing is in the town of Estes Park with good cellphone service Free Town of Estes Park shuttle Small community of coworkers of all ages from all over the country and world Benefits: Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST) Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Learning and Development Program Perks: Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts Planned employee trips and activities 15% Verizon service/products discount $350 Referral Bonus Program The adventure of a lifetime! Responsibilities Perform all duties with respect to the Company’s Core Values, Mission Statement, and guest services standards. Assist retail manager in day-to-day operations. Operate the Trail Ridge Store in the absence of the retail manager. Ensure the highest standards of retail service are met for the guests, the company, and the National Park Service. Communicate with location management regarding the retail operation, business needs, staffing, and employee issues. Coordinate with retail support regarding sales, product needs, merchandising, and training. Ensure all cashiers are performing their duties properly; ringing up all sales before taking money, call out amount tendered in “dollars and cents”, place bills on register, and count back change. Ensure all employees receive appropriate training for their position and training is documented appropriately. Demonstrate and train good sales techniques by performing suggestive selling and add-on sales. Follow up with staff to ensure add-on sales are occurring. Ensure the sales floor is kept clean on a daily basis, which includes but is not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and trash removal. Stock merchandise as necessary, making sure all displays are kept stocked, neat and clean within the guidelines of the Retail Visual Merchandise Manual. Provide accurate, helpful information to guests. Assist with loading and unloading of retail merchandise. Work alongside staff, leading by example, delegate tasks while leading with a positive and professional manner. No task is too small. Alert the retail manager to shrinkage, guest problems and concerns, as necessary. Assist the retail manager to maintain accurate shop records: reports, transfers, and inventory control. Assist the retail manager with scheduling, supervising, and developing gift shop personnel. Assist in maintaining proper employee files and evaluations. Ensure registers are routinely cleaned. Report all register issues promptly. Ensure all employees receive informal feedback from their supervisor on a regular basis and written evaluations, periodically. Maintain a safe work area. Deal courteously with guests on the phone and in person. Handle complaints & compliments with ease. Make sure the guests experience is positive. Maintain uniform and appearance standards. Verification of cash drawers and deposits. Responsible for safe and cash banks. Be able to make change for cashiers accurately. Assist in making the required safe deposit. Communicate with retail manager and leads to guarantee appropriate management coverage for every shift. Cover floor management shifts as needed. Open and close the guest service facilities on time every day. Able to work with minimum supervision, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform duties outside the job classification assigned by management along with any other responsibilities deemed necessary. Qualifications Knowledge of Mi9/POS system and ability to troubleshoot common problems. Able to perform all duties of a sales associate. Be accurate with cash handling, daily reporting procedures and inventory control. Visual merchandising experience helpful. Able to coach employees to maintain high and consistent standards in the gift shop. Understanding of a retail operation in a high traffic seasonal environment. Must be able to foster cooperation among a diverse workforce. Work well with all staff members. Should have a basic knowledge and understanding of souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, and other products sold within the assigned location. Able to work with minimal supervision. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Demonstrate excellent sales approach and skills. Demonstrate awareness of general gift shop security and theft prevention. Must be able to remain calm in a high stress environment. Must possess a non-CDL, valid driver’s license, and a clean record. Physical Requirements include: Candidate must be able to work at an altitude of 12,000 feet. Able to stand/walk for a minimum eight to ten hour shift. Frequently lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to walk up and down stairs several times a day. Carry boxes/product up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to bend down or kneel to stock product frequently during a shift. May need to climb ladders as requested. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

Assist the Retail Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring high standards of retail service. Provide training and support to retail staff while maintaining accurate shop records and managing guest interactions.