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Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team in Zion National Park!
As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion is a place of peace and refuge. We operate a variety of dining facilities, a retail shop, and the only in-park lodging. For those that live and work in the park, there are endless opportunities to explore the amazing wonders that surround you.
No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.
We’re hiring a Gift Shop/Retail Manager to Live. Work. Explore. in Zion!
Job Summary:
Located in the lobby of Zion's historic Lodge, our gift shop is very high volume operation! The Retail Manager will help lead staff, train new employees, order merchandise, process inventory, and maintain store cleanliness and organization standards while ensuring great customer service efforts.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Why Zion National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the XanterraXanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Zion, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Zion:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Retail team in Zion National Park!
As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion is a place of peace and refuge. We operate a variety of dining facilities, a retail shop, and the only in-park lodging. For those that live and work in the park, there are endless opportunities to explore the amazing wonders that surround you.
No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.
We’re hiring a Gift Shop/Retail Manager to Live. Work. Explore. in Zion!
Job Summary:
Located in the lobby of Zion's historic Lodge, our gift shop is very high volume operation! The Retail Manager will help lead staff, train new employees, order merchandise, process inventory, and maintain store cleanliness and organization standards while ensuring great customer service efforts.
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $50,000/annually plus FREE housing and meals
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Zion National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the XanterraXanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Zion, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Zion:
- Employee housing (single-status housing or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, WiWi-FiFi (limited bandwidth), employee gym
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K Saving Plan with match
- Flexible Savings Account
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits
- Pet Protection
- Unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities
- Direct access to Zion National Park's restricted Canyon Scenic Drive
- Exclusive employee discounts in Zion and other XanterraXanterra properties
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
- Through proper direction, control, coordination and delegation, puts into effect, the receiving, display and sale of gift store merchandise.
- Works with corporately prescribed vendors to ensure proper rack maintenance and replenishment of vendor service programs in the store.
- Leads the property ‘inventory control’ efforts to prevent losses and ensure the validity of information in Inventory Management systems and all Corporate and property related policies & procedures (receiving, transfers, pricing, cash handling and overall controls).
- Supervises and coordinates annual Physical Inventory.
- Coordinates and supervises the Retail warehouse function for the operation.
- Ensures the efficient and effective product merchandising using; implements corporate Visual Merchandising Standards.
- Monitor and ensure all necessary mark-up requirement compliance needs are met per NPS and corporate guidelines.
- Participates with the development of the annual final plan (budgets) in coordination with property Controller and GM.
- Manages and controls labor hours consistent with budget and in concert with business cycles.
- Displays merchandise in a neat and orderly manner as outlined on the floor plan.
- Order/transfer, receive and display merchandise from distribution center; keeping accurate records of ordering, receiving and inventories.
- Receives direct deliveries from suppliers and processes the necessary documentation.
- Schedules, supervises, reviews and disciplines gift shop personnel; coordinates counter and register work of the Sales Persons, maintaining store sales and displays.
- Determine weekly staff schedules to maintain payroll guidelines and posts at least three (3) days before start of new workweek.
- Turns in schedule adjustments, attendance notices and past week schedules to Operations Manager every Thursday.
- Provide timely Mid and Final Season written employee evaluations.
- Verify payroll hours on daily and weekly bases for all Retail personnel.
- Valid Drivers License required.
- At least three years of high volume Retail Management experience preferred.
- Ability to perform all duties of a Manager & Sales Person and be able to assist staff in learning all required duties correctly.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and other products suitable for sale within Utah Parks.
- Demonstrates a professional approach to sales techniques and all department procedures and encourages all staff members to maintain high department standards.
- Ability to manage sales and payroll budgets and maintain accurate inventory control with attention to pilferage prevention; strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and problem solving techniques.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to constantly stand, walk, handle, and reach.
- Must be able to frequently bend and occasionally climb, crawl, squat, or kneel
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
