Work With Utah Ski Gear
We Are Now Hiring For the 22/23 Season and beyond!
If you're looking for a career in the ski industry with a profitable growing business with over a decade of success and fun, then you have come to the right place!
Started in 2011, Utah Ski Gear is a local mom and pop ski shop that offers ski and snow sports gear and knowledge to the world. We believe skiing and snowboarding is for everyone. We pride ourselves in being a team that works hard, has fun, and serves our customers with A+ quality every day.
Want to know what we care about at Utah SKI Gear?
Our Core Values:
- Inclusivity - We believe skiing and snowboarding is for everyone. We promote a culture that is inclusive not only externally to customers, but also internally, within Utah SKI Gear where we work and communicate openly.
- Continuous Improvement – Both for our own professional development and for the services we provide our customer, becoming an ever better version of ourselves is important to the very core of Utah Ski Gear, LLC. Be willing to learn, improve and innovate constantly.
- Rolling Up our Sleeves – No matter your level in the organization, you are ready to dive in head first to get work done and support the team. No one is above lending a hand and to ensure any task is completed competently and successfully.
- Transparency – We believe in being honest with our customers and with ourselves. You must be willing to be open, trustworthy and truthful in all company dealings.
- Creativity – Our customers rely on our ability to be creative, to think “outside of the box”, and to deliver winning solutions. While you are at Utah Ski Gear, LLC, you will strive to provide creative ideas and solutions to satisfy customers and help our business grow.
- Excellence - Our work is our art and you must demonstrate attention to detail, pride, and the highest quality commitment to each and every customer related or company project we work on. Learn to expect excellence in fellow employees, and a willingness to help your fellow employees achieve such excellence.
- Experiences – Learning by experience is the way we grow. We are never afraid of failure because we are trying, learning, and moving forward. You will push yourself to try new things both personally and professionally, and share those lessons learned with your peers. Be dedicated to asking questions, and answering any questions that help create a better experience while building a stronger knowledge base for Utah SKI Gear.
- Commitment - Utah SKI Gear works best when employees are dedicated to supporting both customers and their job, simultaneously. Whether you are part of our team for a single season, or as a career, that level of commitment serves us, and serves you by developing skills that will last a lifetime.
- Passion - We pride ourselves with having passionate skiers and boarders at all levels, that not only talk the talk, but slide the slide when it comes to snow sport participation.
Want to know what we pay and about our benefits?
| Pay Range | Free Skiing | Free Demos | Free Rentals | Free Tunes | Retirement Plan | Employee Pro Pricing | Year Round Employment | Paid Time Off | Season Pass Reimbursement | Health Benefits | |
| GM: | $26-30/hr | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Manager: | $20-25/hr | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Full Time: | $15-19/hr. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes or No | Yes or No | Yes | No |
| Part Time: | $10-19/hr. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes or No | No | No | No |
| Contractor: | Hourly or project based | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
At Utah SKI Gear, we work as a team, so flexibility is a must. But most folks will focus in one department:
Online: Our online staff help sell and fulfill orders online via our website as well as multiple online selling channels. If you have online or analytical skills, this is for you.
In Shop: Our retail shop staff work directly with customers throughout the ski season, recommending ski and board gear, fit boots, and other fun stuff.
Tuning: Our tuning staff help ensure our customers have a safe and fun experience on the hill. If you are comfortable with tools and mechanics, can work quickly and efficiently, and want to help people enjoy their time on the hill, this position is for you.
Ready to apply to join the Utah SKI Gear Team?
Please apply below. If you would like to know more about the potions we have, and positions we have open now, please review them below this form.
OPEN POSITION(S):
Online Sales & Marketing Team Member
The online team manages our growing sales online for our site: utahskigear.com.
This includes providing customer service over the phone and via email, helping to increase online sales with internet marketing/SEO, packing and shipping orders, and uploading product listings for new and used skiing and snowboarding gear.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Articulate & awesome with spreadsheets
- An advanced level skier or rider
- Willing to learn and grow in the ski and snowboard industry
- Able to collaborate and work well with a team
This is a fun and rewarding job for the right person!
Duties Include:
- Uploading inventory to our website
- Writing accurate and SEO-optimized product descriptions
- Integrating products to eBay and other sales channels
- Taking product photos
- Packing & shipping orders
- Maintaining inventory counts
- Receiving Inventory
- Assisting in the advertising and staffing of local events
- Communicating with customers via email and over the phone
- Assisting with retail sales when needed
- Posting regularly on company social media
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Proficient at Excel
- Articulate and detail-oriented
- Photography experience
- Customer Service experience
- Copywriting experience
Benefits:
- $12-18/hr to start DOE
- Flexible hours
- Season pass reimbursement
- End-of-year bonus
- Free tunes
- Fun with skis, spreadsheets, photos, website, and eBay
- Paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Matching retirement account
- Access to free skiing
- Employee equipment discounts
Retail Sales Associates: (Full Time Year Round, and Part Time Seasonal)
We are looking for FT/PT year round and seasonal sales associates. Your duties would be to assist customers with questions they may have about skis, boards, boots, etc. Knowledge of skis and snowboards is a plus. You must be a team player and thrive on catering to varied clientele. We service everyone from families to powder hounds, so your ability to adapt to different situations is absolutely necessary. Count on being busy in our fast-paced environment.
This job requires basic computer skills and excellent customer service. You will be responsible for light housekeeping and taking inventory as well. You must be able and willing to work Saturdays.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
- Starts at $10/hourly with lots of growth potential. Up to $15/hourly within the first year
Full time preferred. Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Sample Positions we may be hiring for in 22/23 season starting summer and fall:
Online 3rd Party Channel Manager(1): (Full Time, Year Round) NEW for 22/23 season!
Overall objective:
Manage product listings, prepare shipments and coordinate inventory tasks to maximize sales and growth for Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) online channel.
Major Duties:
- Facilitate accurate product listings
- Create new FBA listings
- Resolve listing problems, as possible
- Monitor existing listings for potential errors
- Assist with accurate price and cost data
- Prepare warehouse shipments
- Support and assist in receiving (including separation of) new stock received between channels
- Optimize timing and levels of products sent to FBA warehouses including monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide maximum availability of FBA space, especially in early season
- Accurately prepare FBA shipments as to counts, SUs and shipments following Amazon’s requirements and protect inventory by carefully packaging and preparing boxes
- Supervising any additional help with shipment preparation
- Supervising any additional help with shipment preparation which includes prepping shipments for SKU stickers/labeling and overseeing the other employees to ensure accurate shipments are created
- Coordinate inventory tasks
- Provide accurate inventory counts by decrementing any stock pulled and verifying existing data
- Support Inventory manager as needed to receive and physically handle and put away stock to keep inventory organized
- Forecast and facilitate additional purchases based upon inventory needs and turns including monitoring FBA vs. available inventory to identify needs (shortages/overages)
- Prepare additional orders to timely obtain additional stock
Skills and Qualifications
- Attention to detail including accurate counting and recording
- Strong ability to focus on potentially repetitive tasks
- Basic analytical and computer skills (ERM (Seller Central) and MS & Google office/spreadsheet & email)
- Self-starter and hard worker for physical aspect of handling inventory
- Innovative problem solving
- Effective time management and ability to work under deadlines
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and stamina for active duties in warehouse
This is a full-time year-round management position.
Most shifts would be during normal business hours, but some weekends and evenings would be required, especially during our peak season from Thanking to the end of the Christmas break.
Flexible summertime hours.
Retail Shop Positions:
Gear Handler: (Full Time Year Round, Full Time Seasonal, and Part Time Seasonal)
This is an entry level position with lots of room for growth in our tightly knit and rapidly growing company.
During the summer we get new and used gear that needs to be cleaned, priced, inventoried and put on display or added to stock for the fall and winter season. If you have always wanted to work in a ski and board shop, now is your chance to jump on board.
This can be a full or part time position depending on candidate needs.
Duties include:
- Moving ski gear
- Cleaning ski gear
- Counting ski gear
- Pricing ski gear
- Packing and shipping ski gear
- Sales help as needed
Requirements:
- Knowledge and passion for skiing and/or riding
- Dependable and honest
- Ability to complete tasks rapidly with limited supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to carry packages up and down stairs
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Rental / Demo Manager: (Full Time)
For 2020/2021 Utah SKI Gear will again be offering a nice range of Demo performance skis and will be adding small and basic rentals to our offerings for the first time.
Ideal candidate will have previous experience as a rental manager or assistant manager, but we would also consider someone with experience as a rental tech looking to advance.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Boot Fitter: (Full Time Year Round, or Part Time Seasonal)
Experienced boot fitter wanted. Getting the proper fit for our customers is essential. We carry new and used equipment for all budgets and our boot fitter must be able to help individuals and families get outfitted quickly and correctly.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Full time preferred. Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Assistant Store Manager: (Full Time Year Round)
If you're a motivated individual with prior retail experience, and you have a good grasp of ski and snowboard knowledge, then apply for our Sales Manager or Assistant Sales Manager position. You will take on a mid-level managerial role in our daily sales operations at our location in Sandy. This position requires the following experience:
- Excellent customer service
- Sales
- Basic computer skills
- Cash handling and other forms of monetary transactions
- Light housekeeping to keep the store inviting and professional
- Employee training and scheduling
- Inventory assessment
- Hands on attitude and ability to step in where/when you are needed
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
- Starts at $12/hourly with lots of growth potential. Up to $15/hourly within the first year
Full time preferred. Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Job Perks
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and snowboard equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Customer Service (Full Time Year Round, Full Time Seasonal or Part Time Seasonal)
Our growing ski business is gearing up for the winter and we are hiring customer service representatives. Candidates should have an even temperament, knowledge of skis, snowboards, and tuning equipment. You will be responsible for email correspondence and phone calls relating to customer orders from our website and other online shopping channels. Some training is provided, but the ideal candidate should have an inherent drive to help people get exactly what they need. Hours are flexible, but expect to work a lot more during the winter, than in the summer. Please apply via the form below.
Job Perks
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and snowboard equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
General Manager (Full Time Year Round)
Due to 8 years of steady growth the owners of Utah SKI Gear are now taking applications for a General Manager for this ski season.
Ideal candidate would have prior experience with:
- Ski and/or snowboard industry knowledge
- Managing/supervising
- Genuine commitment to customer service
- Extremely resourceful in setting up systems that work to help grow the business
- Experience with eCommerce
- Be available full time and be on call 24/7 as needed, with limited outside time commitments
Person must be dedicated, dependable and willing to put their heart, soul and full attention into this business.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Store Manager: (Full Time Year Round)
If you're a motivated individual with prior retail experience, and you have a good grasp of ski and snowboard knowledge, then apply for our Sales Manager or Assistant Sales Manager position. You will take on a mid-level managerial role in our daily sales operations at our location in Sandy. This position requires the following experience:
- Excellent customer service
- Sales
- Basic computer skills
- Cash handling and other forms of monetary transactions
- Light housekeeping to keep the store inviting and professional
- Employee training and scheduling
- Inventory assessment
- Hands on attitude and ability to step in where/when you are needed
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Tuning Positions:
Tuning Manager and Assistant Tuning Manager (Full Time Year Round)
These positions will require you to make sure all skis are tuned to Utah Ski Gear's standards.
As a manager, you will be responsible for training and educating employees in our processes. You will need a functioning knowledge of how to use ski tuning machinery. You will also be called upon to perform scheduling maintenance, and keep track of inventory and supplies.
Prior ski tuning experience a must.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Full time preferred. Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
SKI Tuner and Assistant SKI Tuner: (Full Time Year Round, Full Time Seasonal, and Part Time Seasonal)
Tune skis for customers and our personal fleet. Experience helpful but we will provide training for the right person.
Benefits:
- Working with ski and board gear in a small local shop
- Access to discounted pricing on ski and board equipment
- Free skiing
- Summer hours are very flexible
- Up to 3% matching retirement account
- Paid Time Off
Full time preferred. Fill out the online application above and tell us why you would be a great fit.
