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Assistant Manager: Product Sales & Services - Hourly

Vail Resorts

Truckee, CASeasonal / Full-time$25–28.6/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–28.6/hr
Location
Truckee, CA
Schedule
Seasonal / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Manager leads Product Sales & Services teams in delivering guest service across the resort. The role supports service strategy and operations, partners with resort leaders, and develops team performance and talent. The position is winter seasonal for 2026/2027, with full-time hours available and a stated hourly pay range of $25.00 to $28.60.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipOperational ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam EngagementTeam DevelopmentDecision-MakingAttention to Detail

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDSome College3+ Years Relevant Experience1+ Years Leadership ExperienceMust Be 18+

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

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 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.

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 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

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Excellent training and professional development

  • Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en\_US)

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager is part of the Product Sales & Services (PSS) Department, delivering an Experience of a Lifetime by providing exceptional guest service while leading a team of agents, greeters, and leads. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Product Sales team plays a critical role in bringing that commitment to life. As the face of Vail Resorts, these team members create seamless, memorable moments for our guests.serving as the gateway to every epic adventure across our resorts.

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $25.00 /hr- $28.60 /hr

  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

  • Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

  • Understand and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the evolution of in-resort Guest Service Delivery, across people, processes, and technology, to support an Experience of a Lifetime for every guest.

  • Foster a guest-centric mindset and environment, ensuring exceptional service delivery at every stage of the guest journey through Epic Service.

  • Lead teams in embracing and representing the resort brand and culture at every step of the guest journey—from purchase to wayfinding to departure.

  • Design, implement, and continuously refine processes and reporting to effectively manage operations, uphold service standards, and optimize quality and efficiency.

  • Serve as a trusted, consultative partner to resort leaders and line-of-business teams (Ski & Snowboard School, Scanning, and others), using strong communication and active listening to scale and enhance service delivery.

  • Monitor labor and service trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement—enhancing processes, elevating service quality, and driving operational efficiency.

  • Build and lead a high-performing team culture centered on accountability, results, guest service excellence, and leadership development to support career growth and progression.

  • Champion a collaborative and inclusive Guest Services culture through strong partnership with peers across the organization.

  • Develop a deep talent bench by elevating high-potential employees, strengthening succession planning, and investing in ongoing development.

  • Lead with authenticity and intention—demonstrating strong self-awareness, decisiveness, humility, and a passion for results. Act as a role model with energy, resilience, agility, and a commitment to continuous personal leadership growth.

  • Inspire trust and connection across all levels of the organization through clear communication, emotional intelligence, and a global mindset.

  • Empower teams through autonomy while maintaining accountability, building both organizational capability and individual growth.

  • Drive performance and embrace change with courage and innovation—navigating complexity and overcoming challenges to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

  • Consistently align team priorities, set clear expectations, and coach team members to achieve their best performance while supporting ongoing development.

  • Lead and foster a safe, respectful environment by maintaining awareness, proactively addressing concerns, and ensuring appropriate escalation when needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required; some college preferred

  • 3-5 years relevant experience

  • 1-2 years leadership experience, managing teams

  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team with a focus on team engagement and development

  • Strong operational management capabilities and experience managing large delivery focused teams, both internal and external

  • Ability to set strategic vision and operationalize the vision into an execution plan/roadmap

  • Proven ability to make judgment calls and sound, ethical decisions displaying a heightened level of responsibility, confidentiality, integrity and professionalism

  • Adherence to safety standards and procedures as a core company value.

  • Strong attention to detail and high work standards in support of accurate, flawless delivery

The expected pay range is $25.00 /hr- $28.60 /hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 518404

Reference Date: 10/20/2026

Job Code Function: Product Sales & Services

How this job compares

Set against the 2,679 open Retail Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–28.6/hr
  • California median$20–23/hr152 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr804 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.80/hr, is 31% above the California median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the top quarter of Retail Manager hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 220 open Retail Manager jobs in California and 2,679 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Retail Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,677 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 892 of the 2,679 open Retail Manager jobs (33%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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