Retail Assistant
Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.
Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.
The key to success in this role is the ability to engage with our guests in a fun manner while you seek to match their needs with the goods we have on offer. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the ski industry and is willing to learn about all the gear and merch we offer in the shops.
Our Retail stores sell some cool stuff - from our branded merchandise and souvenirs to the latest goggles, helmets, outerwear and accessories, it's a great place to work! Supplier representatives will train you in their range - however, a passion for sales and the ability to retain large amounts of information will help see you right in this role.
About the role
- Meeting and greeting all guests and visitors to the Retail store
- Sharing your passion and knowledge of the products for sale with our guests
- Seeking opportunities to maximise sales
- Monthly stocktakes
- Operation of the Point of Sale (POS) till system and balance takings at the end of each day
- Managing the layout and displays of the Retail store
About You
- A real people person - we want you to be the 'personality' of the Retail store guests don't just come in for the products they want to talk to YOU!
- Previous experience in a snow retail environment along with proven cash handling skills
- Good mathematical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Previous experience using Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Willingness and flexibility to assist other departments as and when required
- An understanding that employment is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the hours of work cannot be guaranteed
Further Information
- Please note: this role may be based at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables in Queenstown
As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)
A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:
- 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
- Discounted day passes at other ski areas
- Transport to/from mountains.
- Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
- Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
- Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
- Discounts on mountain
- Regularly organised social activities off mountain
- Cool recognition programmes with prizes
- Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)
Other details
- Job Family Default
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Seasonal
- Queenstown 9300, New Zealand