Store Manager - Christy Sports

About Christy Sports:

At Christy Sports, we help people step outside. Outside the predictable and expected walls of their comfort zone, and into a never-ending journey. We were founded in Colorado in 1958, but we’ve been chasing adventure for much longer. Skiing and snowboarding aren’t just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle. No matter your level, we strive to give you the best experience possible and invite you to step outside with us.

Share the stoke for the Christy Sports Values.

We are welcoming - We meet people where they are without judgement. Whether they're seasoned veterans, first-timers, locals, or vacationers, they trust us to set them up for success with quality equipment and great service.

We are ambassadors of lifestyle - We love what makes the mountain lifestyle special: the people, the environment, and the communities. We want our guests to discover and love the mountain lifestyle as much as we do.

We are rooted in experience - By keeping the history of our roots alive, we maintain the quality service, authenticity, and expertise that our guests value and what made us special in the first place.

We are one team - We make our company a great place to work by collaborating, problem-solving, being accountable, and recognizing our accomplishments. We are each unique contributors to a greater whole.

We are always evolving - Our customer* expectations continue to evolve. To meet their needs, we must evolve to stay relevant. We embrace change and always look for the next evolution of what we can do. *Internal & External

About the Role:

Reporting to the Area Manager, this position is responsible for the overall operational and merchandising functions of the store to achieve maximum profitability and to continue to provide the best-in-class guest service. Duties include managing inventory and budgets and hiring / training a quality core staff.

Essential Functions:

• Generate sales, and demonstrate and maintain a professional standard of guest service
• Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth
• Hiring, training, coaching, leading and maintaining a high-quality staff
• Function as a training resources for employees in POS, product knowledge, and sales
• Communicate company values and goals to the employees
• Monitor and control expenses as set within the budget
• Administer policies as may be necessary
• Administer company procedures, including cash handling, safety and loss prevention
• Maintain merchandising and cleanliness standards
• Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of products and industry trends
• Maintain all company paperwork according to policies and standards
• Conduct performance reviews for coaching / development of staff on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of retail experience
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Experience in the snow sports industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with retail POS systems is preferred
• English fluency, written and verbal
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Other:

• Travel Percentage:

The Perks and Benefits: ( * Benefits for Year Round Full-Time Employees)

• Free Employee Ski Pass
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D*
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)*
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability*
• Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Christy Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.