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General Information:

We pay more.
We offer medical, dental and vision insurance for qualified employees.
We offer employer matching in our 401k program for qualified employees.
We have a great bonus driven incentive program.
We are flexible, fun and growing.
We offer a generous employee discount program.
We will train and support you all the way.
We may assist in relocation for exceptional candidates.
If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in the selected position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986 and by the current Tax code requirements. You may also be required to pass a Criminal Background Records check.

We seek applications for all positions from ladies and gentlemen who can:

Communicate effectively in English - additional languages are a plus;
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and are good with people;
Collaborate successfully with colleagues and clients as part of a dynamic team;
Work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, lifting and walking;
Have a valid driver’s license.

International applications are welcome!

We currently have the following openings:

Sales Associate, Part Time or Full Time (Mammoth Lakes, Solvang and Squaw Valley)
Senior Sales Associate, Full Time (Mammoth Lakes, Solvang, and Squaw Valley)
Internet Sales Associate, Full Time (Solvang)

Positions open in beautiful and sunny

SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA,

MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA,

and

SQUAW VALLEY (OLYMPIC VILLAGE), CALIFORNIA

Sales Associate, Part-Time or Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, assist customers in merchandise selection and purchase; operate cash registers in retail and/or service operation.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Assist customers in locating, selecting and purchasing garments, hats, purses, belts, etc.;
Assist customers and senior staff in the sales and stocking of footwear;
Open shipping cases, receive inventory and stock shelves and display stands;
Operate cash registers; receive cash; make change; quote prices; process and handle charge sales;
Participate in physical inventories; prepare and maintain inventory records; assist in receiving stock;
Clean shelves, fixtures, and furnishings; maintain retail stock in attractive and orderly arrays;
Any other duty as determined necessary by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND six months of experience in retail selling, cash register operation, and/or general clerical work;
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

SALARY:

Hourly, DOE

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position can be part-time or full-time.

Senior Sales Associate or Assistant Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist customers in merchandise selection and purchase; operate cash registers in retail operation; assist management in stock control and operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Help customers with product selection;
Operate cash register, do cash reports and make deposits;
Work with management to ensure proper product assortment;
Receive and sign for merchandise;
Process and stock received items according to company procedures;
Ensure proper customer service procedures and policies are followed.
May assist in the preparation of purchase orders for stock replenishment; may type routine correspondence and memoranda, occupational-level skill not required;
May open and close register daily;
Any other duty as determined necessary by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED certificate, AND one year of experience in retail selling, cash register operation, general clerical work and/or financial record keeping. Six months of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF:

General apparel sales skills, sizing and styling;
Procedures for shipping and receiving, retail sales, inventory procedures and methods of invoicing, including discounts and taxes;
Computer skills, and understanding of retail sales, inventory, and shipping/receiving software applications.

SALARY:

Hourly, DOE

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position, with benefits.

Medical insurance
401k
Training

Internet Sales Associate, Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, handle daily internet sales, shipping and receiving tasks and manage product data according to defined policy and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Photograph product and write short product descriptions for use on the web;
Pack product for shipment as customer deliver, stock transfers or vendor returns;
Ship product using the UPS World Ship software and our Retail Management System.
Receive, unpack, prepare and tag product;
Stock shelves and display stands;
Participate in physical inventories; prepare and maintain inventory records; receive stock;
Clean shelves, fixtures, and furnishings; maintain retail stock in attractive and orderly arrays;
Answer telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner;
Any other duty as determined necessary by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND six months of experience in retail and/or general clerical work;
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

SALARY: