Assistant Retail Manager - Rocky Mountain National Park Job at Xanterra Travel Collection

Xanterra Travel Collection Estes Park, CO 80517

Overview:

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the nation’s highest national parks. Elevations from 7,860 feet to 14,259 feet make you feel like you are on top of the world! Working at the Trail Ridge Store & Café, you are on top of the world. The Trail Ridge Store & Café sits at the highest elevation of all National Park Service sites. Live. Work. Explore!

If you are passionate about hospitality and working closely with people from around the world, this position will provide a stimulating environment for which to work. Our Retail Assistant Manager will work closely with the Retail Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Trail Ridge Store. The assistant manager will have the responsibility of operating the retail store in the absence of the retail manager.

Start Date:
May 22, 2023
Position Type: Seasonal
Wage: $17.15 / hour

The season at Rocky Mountain National Park runs from approximately mid-May until mid-October. All positions at Rocky Mountain are full-time seasonal positions, there are
NO full-time year round positions.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities & Duties
  • 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, which includes sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and trash removal, on a daily basis.
  • 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 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 assist with 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.
  • Dealing courteously with guests on the phone and in person.
  • Handling 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:
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 a minimum of supervision. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Demonstrate excellent sales approach and skills.
  • Demonstrate awareness of general gift shop security and theft prevention.
  • Must possess a non-CDL, valid driver’s license, and a clean record.
Physical Requirements
  • Candidate must be able to work at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
  • Able to stand/walk for a minimum eight-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.


Benefits:
For seasonal employees, Xanterra offers the MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan, Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and Employee Discounts and Travel Deals.

EEO: 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.




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