OVERVIEW
Established in 1980, Sun & Ski Sports calls an unexpected city home – Houston, Texas! Contrary to popular belief, cowboys love snow. Our journey began with a vision to help more people explore the outdoors. After four decades, with 32 locations across 13 states, we stand as experts in our field, committed to offering a variety of top-quality gear. Whether it's watersports, biking, running, skiing, or snowboarding, our goal remains unchanged: to make everyone an outdoor adventurer. We're dedicated to going the extra mile—26.2 of them, to be exact—to provide you with the right gear and guidance.
We offer top brands, including The North Face, Patagonia, Hoka, On, Cannondale, UGG, Sorel, K2, Salomon, and Yeti, along with expert advice to ensure enjoyable adventures. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who embody our active lifestyle and prioritize customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the customer experience, we want to hear from you! We’ve been making outdoor dreams come true with quality merchandise and service. Sun & Ski Sports – Find Yourself Outside.
SUMMARY
Sun & Ski Sports is looking for an Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Operations Manager and other members of the team, as well as assisting with special projects and initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process of daily store special transfers, customer special orders and store supplies.
- Provide administrative, logistical, and secretarial support to the company
- Assist with the management of the organization’s finances and compliance with internal policies
- Assist with maintenance of databases
- Conduct market research to identify prospect leads
- Assist with the preparation of management reports and other reports
- Oversee the purchasing of office supplies and other materials
- Assist with the preparation of outgoing correspondence
- Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. In addition, this position requires working certain weekends during peak times of the year and occasionally staying late, as business needs dictate.
- Excellent problem solver with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency and thrives under timeline pressures.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Experience working in a Warehouse or Distribution Center, a plus.
- Experience with Vendor Relations and Compliance, a plus.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Company Benefits
Employee Purchase Discount
Skills Required
- Ability to work Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm and certain weekends/late hours during peak times
- Excellent problem solving with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to perform under timeline pressures
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Experience working in a Warehouse or Distribution Center
- Experience with Vendor Relations and Compliance
What We Do
Since 1980, Sun & Ski Sports has been inspiring adventure. We are a specialty outdoor retailer inspiring you to let adventure into your life confidently through exceptional customer service, first-hand expertise, and competitively priced brands ready to perform for any journey – to be where you live and play. Our trademark experience has placed us at the top of specialty outdoor retailers in America. Sun & Ski Sports has grown to include over 30 stores in 12 states across the country, as well as online at sunandski.com, yet still manages to provide that small store feel with big store competitive pricing. We specialize in equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories to enhance our customer’s active lifestyles and year-round activities including ski, snowboard, bike, run, swim and more. We seek enthusiastic team members who have the passion and drive to put others first and live the active lifestyle we promote. Our associates share a high-energy workplace with peers whose central focus is revolutionizing the entire customer experience from sales floor to the great outdoors. If you believe you can succeed in such an environment and contribute to our continued success and growth, we want to hear from you!
