Store Manager - Stowe Mountain Resort

Job Description

Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
  
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary: 

Stowe Mountain Resort and Vail Resorts is looking for a leader to manage a multi store retail and rental business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hiring, training, staffing, scheduling, financial management, sales staff supervision and overall day-to-day store management. This role is responsible for sales generation and growth, inventory control, controllable expenses, cash management, merchandising, loss prevention and store appearance. Candidates must be passionate about driving high level guest service standards, leading a team and being accountable to the results. 

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $69,320.00 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities: 

Sales

• Drive the highest level of sales and service culture within each store with focus on enhancing and optimizing revenue opportunities
• Generate sales though a demonstrated professional standard of guest service
• Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth
  

Guest Experience

• Drive a culture of service excellence with a focus on ensuring every guest has the experience of a lifetime
• Develop staff in demonstrating the ‘GUIDE’ experience with every guest, every time

Coaching, Leadership and Training

• Demonstrate and lead our Core Values: Be Safe, Do Right, Do Good, Have Fun, Drive Value, Serve Others
• Demonstrate and lead our Leadership Competencies: Drive, Out Front, Re-imagine, Develop, Connect, Passion
• Ensure that all store teams are given the opportunity in performance improvement, and development goals are created for growth 
• Demonstrate comfort, adaptability and out-front leadership of all day-to-day operations and seasonal store set-ups and ramp-downs
• Develop a robust talent development program for Assistant Managers and Supervisors with a focus on personal and professional empowerment
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and maintain quality store teams
• Drive a store culture of employee engagement through recognizing and maintaining a positive work environment
• Conduct performance appraisals and coach development of staff on a regular basis
• Drive excellence in all areas of store operational standards
• Provide training resources in POS, product knowledge, guest service, resort information, and sales
• Coordinate ASTM testing and binding certification training
• Ability to recognize corrective action opportunities, and ability to demonstrate accountability and present coaching discussions
• Successfully drive an engaged and effective team

Communication

• Ensure that all time sensitive assignments are completed and clearly communicated in a timely manner

Policy

• Ensure that all Stowe Mountain Resort and Vail Resorts standard operating procedures are adhered to on a consistent basis
• Ensure the stores are aligned with Stowe Mountain Resort and VRR policies & objectives
• Lead by example and administer company policies and guidelines
• Maintain all company paperwork according to policies and standards
  

Merchandising

• Maintain store merchandising standards directed by the Merchandise Specialist
• Maintain close, collaborative relationships with Merchandisers and Buyers
• Ensure all sale signage, price adjustments and other promotional fixtures are executed in a timely manner as directed by the Buyers and Merchandise Specialist

Inventory Management & Loss Prevention

• Implement all LP measures & practices. Adhere to all preventive policies and ensure buy in from store teams
• Coordinate receipt and transfer of all rental equipment and retail inventory
• Participate in physical inventories to help ensure inventory accuracy
• Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals
• Verify that regular monthly audits are conducted
• Verify that an adequate supply of forms, materials, and supplies are on hand
• Verify all required pre-inventory, inventory, and post inventory preparation, guidelines, and instructions are being followed
• Ensure all movement of products from; DC to Store, and Store to Store, are maintained and regularly audited for inventory integrity
• Review inventory reports for proper status assignment, documentation, and necessary actions
• Communicate problems, discrepancies, and audit results to Regional Managers on a weekly basis
  

Risk Management

• Ensure complete compliance in all risk management related areas, including safety, and incident reporting
• Review rental contracts and accident reports for proper policy adherence
  

Budgeting & Cash Management

• Enforce company cash handling policies and procedures, and other loss prevention policies
• Maintain practice of proper protocols in all aspects of cash usage as defined in Vail Resorts SOP manuals
• Manage operational budget
  

Rentals

• Coordinate rental reservation information with Rentskis.com
• Act as the rental and retail systems trainer conducting classes and on-the-job training as required
• Verify established rental operations standards are being maintained
• Review the rental training binder periodically for organization, completeness, and updates
• Review rental reports, to ensure they are run and utilized per policy
• Inspect fleet for overall condition and maintenance requirements

Job Requirements: 

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated to sustain productive work with the ability to multi-task
• Energetic and motivated
• Possess a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
  

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years rental experience
• Minimum of 3 year retail experience
• Minimum of 1 years tuning and repair experience
• Snow sports industry knowledge
• Familiarity with rental and retail POS systems

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $69,320.00 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  516354
Reference Date: 08/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Retail Ops