Assistant Store Manager, The North Face

Date:  Jun 19, 2025
Location: 

Whistler, BC, Canada

Company:  Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type:  Year Round

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

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 Epic pass(es) 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.

 

Job Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

 

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary:

As the Assistant Manager, you recruit, coordinate, motivate and lead a team in our Whistler North Face store.

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our retail employees are no exception to this Experience of a Lifetime. Responsible for providing high-end guest service and store support, our Retail Management staff are knowledgeable representatives of our brand and culture inside our retail stores ready to assist with any of our guests’ questions and provide premium products. 

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $54,000
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time 
  • Housing Availability: Yes, available with role 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily operations, monitoring performance and budget including scheduling and payroll; act as manager-on-duty in the absence of a Store Manager 
  • Maintain daily store records for performance, sales metrics, inventory control and equipment rentals (if applicable) 
  • Hire and train employees in POS system operation, product knowledge, guest service, sales techniques and loss prevention policies and procedures  
  • Monitor team performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or correction action if necessary 
  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and provide excellent guest service through timely response to guest questions, suggestions, complaints, and recognition 
  • Participate with leadership forums providing feedback and input on store performance, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.  
  • Other duties as assigned, including specialty areas like visual merchandising
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years previous retail sales experience with at least 1 year attentively utilizing the following leadership behaviors;
  • Managing/Measuring workload, Decision Making, Assessing Talent, Training Others, and Conflict Management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of effective retail product presentation.
  • Ability to delegate and communicate tasks. 
  • Extreme attention to detail, conscientious worker.
  • Working knowledge of computers with experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Excellent guest service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.
  • Comfortable with team-based work structure yet also having the ability to work independently. 
  • Ability to give clear directions and set expectations for the staff
  • Demonstrated flexibility on the job; ability to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs and changes in strategies.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends 
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English  

 

 

In 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 509198
Reference Date: 06/19/2025
Job Code Function: Store Operations