Merchandising Coordinator - Flex Year Round - Full Time

Merchandising Coordinator

Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
• Free regional bus pass

POSITION SUMMARY

The Merchandising Coordinator supports the Senior Retail Manager and Store Managers in executing visual merchandising strategies across Steamboat Resort's retail locations. This position is responsible for seasonal store setups, ongoing merchandising updates, maintaining visual standards, and coordinating signage and promotional materials to create an engaging and consistent guest experience.

Working across multiple retail locations, the Merchandising Coordinator collaborates with Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and the broader retail team to bring merchandising plans to life, support seasonal transitions, and identify opportunities to improve product presentation. As a flexible resource for the department, this role provides additional support during peak periods, large-scale projects, and other operational priorities as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Execute seasonal store setups, floor moves, and ongoing merchandising updates across retail locations to maintain engaging and consistent visual standards.
• Create and maintain compelling merchandise displays that highlight resort logowear, gifts, apparel, accessories, and hardgoods.
• Coordinate signage, pricing materials, and promotional displays to support seasonal campaigns, product launches, and retail promotions.
• Partner with Store Managers and Assistant Managers to communicate merchandising priorities and ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Assist with fixture placement and product presentation in collaboration with retail leadership and the buying team.
• Provide flexible support across retail locations during peak periods, seasonal transitions, and large-scale department projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve visual presentation, product visibility, and the overall guest shopping experience.
• Maintain organized merchandising supplies, fixtures, signage, and related materials.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining communication with retail leadership.
• Adhere to all SSRC safety requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of previous retail experience required, or a degree or equivalent coursework in Visual Merchandising.
• Experience in visual merchandising, retail presentation, product styling, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging merchandise displays and execute visual merchandising plans.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent presentation standards across multiple locations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and other department team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide support where needed in a fast-paced, seasonal retail environment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with pricing, percentages, and other common retail calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, preferred.
• Ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a manner consistent with SSRC's Service Excellence standards.
• Ability to uphold company policies, safety requirements, and departmental expectations.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative to complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of visual merchandising work, including standing for extended periods, moving merchandise and fixtures, and safely accessing display areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat area base salary range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a minimum 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to move dolly loads of product across Gondola Square, pushing through snow and slush, while being polite when moving past large groups of people
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly in English

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation