Blue Mountain Resort Looking for Retail Sales Associate – Year Round/Seasonal – Full/Part Time at Alliston, ON Full Time

Please note, this position is located at Blue Mountain Resort in The Blue Mountains, Ontario.

Year Round

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Resort perks:

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations!

• Pass benefits for your family and discounted lift tickets you can share with your friends;

• Free rentals;

• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;

• Staff room rates at all our hotels;

• Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more!

The incumbent is responsible to assist in all areas of sales and merchandising within our retail stores. The Retail Sales Associate will possess a strong desire to work in a fast-paced sales culture, providing excellent customer service.

Hourly Rate of $17 (Adult); $16.16 (Student)

Your Choice of Full Time or Part Time Hours, Year Round OR Seasonal

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Be a champion of and execute the five key parts to our selling practice; GUEST – Greet, Understand, Educate, Sell and Thank.
• Develop outstanding product knowledge and use this knowledge as a selling tool
• Ensure all retail functions are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner
• Follow all standard operating procedures which mirror the resort’s exceptionally high retail standards
• Product merchandising and inventory control
• Conduct the daily cash out
• Ensure that store housekeeping duties are completed on a regular basis

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• No past retail experience necessary, but considered a strong asset
• Must be guest oriented with a positive and friendly manner
• Must have strong computer and/or cash handling skills
• Ability to organize and multi-task effectively
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and energy and thrive working in a dynamic sales environment
• Must be willing to work in more than one store if needed
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW
Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village. 53,000 square feet of state- of-the-art conference space caters year-round to corporate meeting groups. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. Visit www.bluemountain.ca for more information.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.