Assistant Store Manager, Patagonia

OverviewAssistant Store Manager, Patagonia at Vail ResortsJoin to apply for the Assistant Store Manager, Patagonia role at Vail Resorts. Create Your Experience of a Lifetime by working in the mountains with Patagonia and Vail Resorts.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 passes 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. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).Employee BenefitsSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramJob SummaryAs the Assistant Manager, you recruit, coordinate, motivate and lead a team in one of Patagonia’s retail stores. You maintain your store as a hub for environmental activism, sport and positive vibes. You act as an ambassador for Patagonia in your business community. You positively network across stores and channels while thinking of ways to support the broader success of retail. You ensure that our customer-service experience is best-in-class: consistent, authentic, engaging and aligned with Patagonia’s core values. You lead by example and inspire your team to live Patagonia’s mission, both in the store and in the community. You are an accessible, transparent and supportive leader, and you act as an entrepreneur for your store using Patagonia’s mission and core values as your compass. You coach your Team Leaders on their communication and ownership skills, support a steady feedback loop and work to develop your Assistant Store Manager successor. You recruit and hire people who are passionate about the planet. You spend significant time on the sales floor and lead by example. You educate your team on environmental campaigns and local initiatives.Activism/Social Media Focus SummaryAs the Retail Activism Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the activism programming for the store. Your energy and passion for the local community help set the tone for all store employees, encouraging a team approach to environmentalism and social justice.Contribute to a welcoming store energy that invites the best ideas from diverse voicesLead engagement and education for the staffPromote and oversee Activism Hours for the staff, ensuring new staff are trained and current staff are engagedCreatively plan and execute events that include a wide range of subjectsInclude the store team and their ideas for events, social media and marketingCollaborate with your Retail Team Leader Partners to educate your team on Patagonia brand marketing campaignsWhen not scheduled for your focus area duties, the balance of weekly hours will be scheduled as an Assistant Store ManagerJob SpecificationsStarting Wage: $25.00/hr - $28.04/hrEmployment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026Shift Type: Full Time hours availableMinimum Age: At least 18 years of ageHousing Availability: NoJob ResponsibilitiesCUSTOMER SERVICE THAT IS NOT BOUND BY CONVENTIONYou empower the staff to offer outstanding service through consistent personal examples and encouragement.You offer proactive coaching to continually elevate customer service.BEING BUSINESS-MINDEDIn conjunction with your Store General Manager, you strategize to meet expense and profit goals for the store.You have a keen eye for the look and feel of your store and know that powerful visual merchandising, good habits, store cleanliness and maintenance all support a strong business.DEVELOPING LEADERSHIPYou hire with a focus on diversity and include staff who represent the community where your store is located.Your staff never have to guess how they’re doing since you provide ongoing feedback, coaching, training and acknowledgment.BEING ACTION-ORIENTED, TAKING INITIATIVE AND DELEGATINGYou partner with the In-Store Visual Merchandiser or Visual Team Leader to identify and execute regular priorities.LEADING BY EXAMPLE AND ACTIVELY COACHINGYou lead by example and inspire your team to live Patagonia’s mission, both in the store and in the community.You serve as a role model and coach for the team by identifying and delegating daily priorities of your store/'s Retail Environmental Activism Program.You value and enjoy team-based ideation and problem solving.You maintain positive relationships with management, team members and store partners.You keep lines of communication open among management and team members by ensuring that expectations are upheld and objectives are met.You identify growth opportunities for team members within the Retail Environmental Activism Program and partner with management to address them.You ensure optimal inventory levels on the sales floor.VALUING AND DEMONSTRATING QUALITY IN ALL THAT YOU DOYou ensure the safety and well-being of all customers and employees.You assist management in the hiring of people who pursue passions that are related to our products and philosophy.BEING A LIFE-LONG LEARNERYou demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities to grow your own skills.You welcome feedback and you grow from it.You assist in training and development of all team members and foster an environment of continued learning.CREATING A SAFE STORE ENVIRONMENTYou maintain a safe and secure environment for your team and customers and resolve any concerns quickly.You are deeply committed to creating a working environment that is supportive, positive, respectful and free from harassment.RequirementsProven service experience and thriving when managing a team-based atmospherePassionate about communities, the environment, and caring for othersExperience leading in an atmosphere with ambiguity, learning on the fly, sound judgment, and problem solvingHistory of building and maintaining relationships with ease and customer focusExperience managing a team and a passion for growing employeesEmotional intelligenceAbility to make sound judgments and operate in GM absenceFlexible and adaptable in a fast-paced retail storeInterest in strategic business planning for a specific communityHigh School Diploma or GED; Business training preferred1-3 years retail supervisor experience; ski industry preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and manage multiple customersFlexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekendsEnglish communicationThe expected pay range is $25.00/hr - $28.04/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of 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 511727Reference Date: 09/19/2025Job Code Function: Store OperationsSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustries: Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06