Manager, Gift Shop

Manager, Gift Shop

Department: Guest Services

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

Having fond memories of vacations with loved ones is an important part of travel. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or “just because”, vacationers want to take home souvenirs that bring them back to an amazing experience or location. Or perhaps they are bringing a part of their experience home to share with others. Our retail locations help make this possible.

The Gift Shop Manager is a key component in motivating the retail staff to find that “just right” souvenir for each guest and make those connections and memories. Making sure each item is stocked and the staff is trained and ready to sell are the most important parts of being the Gift Shop Manager.

• Assists in motivating the sales team and engaging guests.
• Develop schedules for employees and monitor their timecards daily.
• Oversee opening and closing of retail venues including proper cash and credit card transactions and accountability.
• Inventory and warehouse management (receiving, ticketing, and distributing).
• Supervise periodic physical inventories as well as potential count discrepancies.
• Generate maximum sales while providing excellent customer service and work environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple departments in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain records, reports, logs, and files in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responsible for the overall display and presentation of the products in the store including stocking, and replenishing merchandise.
• May monitor alarms and communicate with guests, employees, security, management, and emergency personnel in the event of urgent and/or emergent medical and non-medical incidents on property.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and sanitized.

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs./23kg.
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
• Reward for Referral Program
• Experience – Of a lifetime!
• Rewards & Incentives
• Community Service
• Employee Activities
• Professional Growth

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.