Assistant Store Manager — Premium Retail & Rentals

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Aspen Collection

Full-time

Job Location: Multiple Locations

Job category: Rental Retail

Season: Year Round

Job Classification: Full-Time Regular

With roots dating back to 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, a division of Aspen One , owns andoperatesfour mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.Inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you,Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets.Aspen Snowmassencompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram and Facebook.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the , aspen.com,aspensnowmass.com,aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily store operations, drives team performance, and ensures a consistent, elevated guest experience across AspenCollectionretail and seasonal rental locations. This role serves as a hands-on leader responsible for developing team members, executing operational priorities, andmaintainingexceptional service, merchandising, rental, and operational standards. The Assistant Store Manager acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager, ensuring seamless operations,strong teamalignment, and a premium guest experience that reflects the Aspen Collection brand. This position reports to the Store Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is$63,000 - $75,600. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline: Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities:

Partner with the Store Manager to lead daily store operations, ensuring alignment on priorities, execution, and team performance while assuming full operational ownership in the Store Manager's absence

Lead the sales floor during shifts by directing team focus, managing guest flow, and adjusting priorities in real time to deliver an elevated guest experience and maximize sales opportunities

Model and reinforce exceptional guest service standards by delivering personalized service, addressing escalated guest concerns promptly, and ensuring professional resolution that builds guest loyalty and reflects the Aspen Collection brand

Drive retail and rental performance through effective selling behaviors, client engagement, cross-selling, and accountability for key performance metrics including sales, conversion, average transaction value, units per transaction, and guest experience

Coach, develop, and provide real-time feedback to associates and supervisors while supporting hiring, onboarding, and training to build a knowledgeable, high-performing team

Oversee rental operations to ensure proper equipment selection, fitting, presentation, safety standards, and seamless integration with the overall retail guest experience

EnsureaccuratePOS operations and cash handling standards, resolving escalated transaction issues and reinforcing accountability across the team

Support inventory management including receiving, replenishment, transfers, and cyclecountswhilemaintainingexceptional visual merchandising, premium store presentation, inventory accuracy, and brand standards

Assistwith scheduling and labor management to align staffing levels with business demand while ensuringappropriate floorcoverage andan exceptionalguest experience

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures, including execution of opening and closing responsibilities andmaintainingoverall store readiness

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, product knowledge, and service excellence while supporting company initiatives, seasonal product launches, promotional events, and community activations

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred

2–5 years of experience in premium retail, hospitality, outdoor retail, luxury retail, rental operations, or guest service environmentsrequired

Minimum 1–2 years ofprevioussupervisory or leadership experiencerequired

Demonstrated experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or rental environment preferred

Experience in premium retail, apparel, outdoor, ski, snowboard, or seasonal rental operations strongly preferred

Minimum 1 year of experience with POS systems, cash handling, and operational reportingrequired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of premium retail and seasonal rental operations, including sales drivers, guest service standards, merchandising, visual presentation, and team workflows

Knowledge of POS systems, cash handling procedures, inventory management, and basic operational reporting

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and influence team performance

Skill in makingtimely, effective operational and guest service decisions in a fast-paced, guest-focused retail environment

Skill in delivering exceptional guest service while modeling premium hospitality and sales expectations for the team

Skill in conflict resolution and addressing guest concerns and performance issues in a professional and constructive manner

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, seasonal retail and rental environment

Ability to build andmaintaina positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture

Ability tomaintainexceptional attention to detail in merchandising, operational execution, inventory accuracy, and guest interactions

Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute responsibilities effectively while supporting overall store performance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required

Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoorsand may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces

Must be able tofrequentlylift, push or pullup to50 lbs.individually or with assistance

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs

• Flexible Spending Account Programs

• Life Insurance Programs

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

• Other company perks

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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at .

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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Worksite address

snowmass village, CO, 81615, US

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