Flex Year Round We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Performance, Integrity, Collaboration, Environment, and most of all Fun!
Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain!
Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:
Free skiing + riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face
RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION
Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 57 trails and the best snow around. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.
POSITION SUMMARY
To promote the sale of lodging and all activities at Snowshoe Mountain Resort by aggressively encouraging guests to visit Snowshoe. Join our Contact Center as a Sales Agent that serves as the first line of contact for Snowshoe call-in guests. We are looking for hospitality-focused agents to help our guests make their vacation dreams become reality. This role includes a generous benefit package, possible work from home options, and commissions earned on sales goals. If you are professional, friendly and customer service oriented, then this is a fit for you!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: include the following--other duties may be assigned:
This position is responsible for the following job results.
Provide customers with quality customer service in a friendly and positive manner.
Understand and develop an in-depth knowledge of products offered. These product categories include but are not limited to Lodging, Season Passes, daily tickets, Adult and Child Ski School, and Resort Events and Activities as well as Ikon Pass assistance.
Become proficient in our sales systems, including property management, ecommerce platforms, company intranet, and more. Training provided.
Deliver high level trip planning services through building itineraries, educating guests on products & policies, upselling activities & resort experiences, answering general resort knowledge questions, and adequately preparing a guest to arrive at the mountain.
Stay up to date on all resort and systems knowledge.
Use positive and professional selling techniques that follow our Quality Tracks standards.
Work interdepartmentally and with other Contact Center team members.
Cover an 8-hour shift on phones-sometimes longer during holiday and peak periods.
Perform exceptional follow-up procedures to ensure the guest's satisfaction.
Assist in the resolution of guest complaints, handle all guest concerns, and communicate options.
Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness. Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time Work well as part of a team.
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT EXPERIENCE
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: No previous experience required for this position
LEADERSHIP
Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability
ENGAGEMENT
Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.
COMMUNICATION
Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner
Proficient in use of technology to include Excel, Word, the Internet, desktop publishing and database management software programs. Is able to quickly learn those applications not known.
DELIVERY
Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
Delivers highly accurate end-work product personally and through overseeing others
Able to analyze numbers and draw conclusions from statistical information
Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations
FLEXIBILITY
Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
Inspires a unified team through understanding is required for successful, cooperative, and fun team success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Office Environment:
Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices, and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, and pulling on an occasional basis.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.