Employment
Bentgate is currently hiring for the 24/25 winter season!
Looking to join the team? We are a climbing and backcountry ski shop that strives to sell and expertly fit the highest quality outdoor and adventure equipment. We offer a generous benefit package including healthcare, ski pass reimbursement, personal pro deals, and in-store discounts for friends and family.
If you have experience in the outdoors and love outfitting customers with the best gear in the industry, check out the positions below:
EXPERIENCED BOOTFITTER - Part/Full Time
$18- $21 hr (DOE)
Bentgate Mountaineering is looking for an experienced ski boot fitter. We are a backcountry ski shop that strives to sell and expertly fit the highest quality AT, Telemark, Alpine and Splitboard equipment. If you have experience fitting ski boots and love outfitting customers with the best gear in the industry, please send your resume to [email protected].
Job responsibilities:
- Assist customers with ski boot selection, custom fitting, stance, and custom footbeds.
- Ability to help customers with advanced boot modification issues (punching, shimming, liners).
- Ability to recommend backcountry gear relevant to the customers needs.
- Demonstrate high level of product knowledge for backcountry Boots/Bindings/Skis
Qualifications:
Prior experience and training in fitting ski boots is required. Ability to provide top notch customer service. Maintain a working knowledge of our ski boot/binding compatibility. Great customer service and attention to detail.
SKI SHOP TECH POSITION - Part/Full Time
$18 and up (DOE)
Bentgate Mountaineering is looking for an experienced Ski Shop Tech. We are a backcountry ski shop that strives to sell and expertly fit the highest quality AT, Telemark, Alpine and Splitboard equipment.
Job responsibilities:
- Mounting, adjusting, and ASTM testing alpine, touring, telemark ski bindings.
- High end customer service (ie cleaning up other people mistakes)
- Initiating warranties (deciphering what is and is not a warranty)
- Providing professional ski tunes using ski tuning equipment.
- Assisting in rental/demo fleet maintenance
- Ability to recommend backcountry gear relevant to the customers needs.
- Demonstrate high level of product knowledge for backcountry Boots/Bindings/Skis
Qualifications:
Prior ski shop experience is recommended. Experience tuning and mounting skis and/or snowboards required. Ability to provide top notch customer service. Maintain a working knowledge of our ski boot/binding compatibility. Attention to detail. Good communication and teamwork skills are a must in this position (Usually working in a team of 2-4 most days during the winter).
SALES FLOOR POSITION - Part/Full Time
Starting at $18
Bentgate Mountaineering is looking for an experienced sales floor associate. We are a climbing and backcountry ski shop that strives to sell and expertly fit the highest quality outdoor and adventure equipment. If you have experience in the outdoors and love outfitting customers with the best gear in the industry, please send your resume to [email protected].
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with fitting hiking boots, climbing shoes, and backpacks.
- Ability to recommend climbing, hiking, camping, and backcountry gear relevant to the customers needs.
- Demonstrate high level of product knowledge for outdoor equipment.
- Ability to provide top notch customer service.
Qualifications:
Prior retail or customer service experience required. Familiarity with climbing and/or ski equipment preferred. High attention to detail. Familiarity with Point-of-Sale systems.
To Apply:
Please fill out our online application, AND send an email to [email protected] with a resume, cover letter, and a picture of you having fun in the outdoors.
We offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including healthcare, ski pass reimbursement, industry pro deals, and in-store discounts for friends and family. Compensation is competitive DOE.
Bentgate Mountaineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees