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Salary/Pay
Starting salary $40,000 to $60,000 depending on skill level, performance history and experience
Job Type
Fly Shop Staff
Experience Level
3-5 Seasons Experience
Housing
No
Job Description
The Assistant Manager supports the Fly Shop Manager, Reservations Manager, and Owners via collaborative guidance to enhance the business’s retail and reservation performance. This position requires a professional, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of the fly-fishing industry and their role in communicating a unified message. The Assistant Manager will work collaboratively to assess and improve RIGS systems across the fly shop, e-commerce, and reservations to maximize sales and assist with business-related tasks as needed. Flexibility, collaboration, and independent task management are essential to this role.Only serious applicants with industry experience, resume, and cover letter will be reviewed.
• Assist - Serve as an assistant to Retail and Reservations Operations as a sales associate and daily operations support. Ability to effectively sell the products and services we offer.
• Oversee - small E-commerce site in the organization of products to effective sell online.
• Marketing - Assist the RIGS Marketing team in promoting E-commerce/Retail/Trips.
• Proficiency - Gain an elevated understanding of the overlap of the Retail and Guided Services RIGS offers by assisting the reservations team in booking clients on guided trips.
• Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of balancing sales performance, operational tasks, and leadership responsibilities to support the growth and success of the Fly Shop and Guide Service.
• Certifications: Willingness to obtain and maintain certifications required for occasional guiding services.
• Comprehensive Business Knowledge: Develop and maintain proficiency in all aspects of the business, focusing on industry trends, gear innovations, and regional developments.
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrate professionalism in both written and spoken communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Effectively document and communicate situations that could impact product success or guest experience in a timely manner.
• Technical Proficiency: Possess strong skills in Windows-based programs, internet systems, and cloud-based programs. Experience with e-commerce, social media, and marketing is a plus.
• Industry Expertise: A background in the fly-fishing industry and knowledge of rafting equipment and safety standards is preferred.
• Retail Sales Experience: Prior experience in the fly shop or guide service industry is ideal. Provide exceptional customer service, maintain a high level of product knowledge, and present the RIGS business in a professional, clean, and inviting manner.
• Organizational Skills: Exhibit excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Stay focused on tasks during both busy and slower seasons.
• Salary: Pay is dependent on experience in the fly fishing, retail and guide services fields. Starting salary $40,000 to $60,000 depending on skill level, performance history and experience.
• End of Year Profit Share Bonus and Business Performance-Based Bonus
• Accountability Plan Benefits
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation: available during the off-season (November–February)
• Annual Work Schedule: Averaged 35–40 hours per week, with reduced hours in the winter and increased hours during peak summer months.
• Employee Discounts: Access to PRO deals, vendor offers, and incentive programs.
• Destination Access: Dependent on involvement and interest.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager supports the Fly Shop Manager, Reservations Manager, and Owners via collaborative guidance to enhance the business’s retail and reservation performance
This position requires a professional, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of the fly-fishing industry and their role in communicating a unified message
The Assistant Manager will work collaboratively to assess and improve RIGS systems across the fly shop, e-commerce, and reservations to maximize sales and assist with business-related tasks as needed
Flexibility, collaboration, and independent task management are essential to this role
Assist - Serve as an assistant to Retail and Reservations Operations as a sales associate and daily operations support
Ability to effectively sell the products and services we offer
Oversee - small E-commerce site in the organization of products to effective sell online
Marketing - Assist the RIGS Marketing team in promoting E-commerce/Retail/Trips
Proficiency - Gain an elevated understanding of the overlap of the Retail and Guided Services RIGS offers by assisting the reservations team in booking clients on guided trips
This role requires a dynamic individual capable of balancing sales performance, operational tasks, and leadership responsibilities to support the growth and success of the Fly Shop and Guide Service
Certifications: Willingness to obtain and maintain certifications required for occasional guiding services
Comprehensive Business Knowledge: Develop and maintain proficiency in all aspects of the business, focusing on industry trends, gear innovations, and regional developments
Strong Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrate professionalism in both written and spoken communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure
Technical Proficiency: Possess strong skills in Windows-based programs, internet systems, and cloud-based programs
Organizational Skills: Exhibit excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
Stay focused on tasks during both busy and slower seasons"
• Assist - Serve as an assistant to Retail and Reservations Operations as a sales associate and daily operations support. Ability to effectively sell the products and services we offer.
• Oversee - small E-commerce site in the organization of products to effective sell online.
• Marketing - Assist the RIGS Marketing team in promoting E-commerce/Retail/Trips.
• Proficiency - Gain an elevated understanding of the overlap of the Retail and Guided Services RIGS offers by assisting the reservations team in booking clients on guided trips.
• Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of balancing sales performance, operational tasks, and leadership responsibilities to support the growth and success of the Fly Shop and Guide Service.
• Certifications: Willingness to obtain and maintain certifications required for occasional guiding services.
• Comprehensive Business Knowledge: Develop and maintain proficiency in all aspects of the business, focusing on industry trends, gear innovations, and regional developments.
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrate professionalism in both written and spoken communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Effectively document and communicate situations that could impact product success or guest experience in a timely manner.
• Technical Proficiency: Possess strong skills in Windows-based programs, internet systems, and cloud-based programs. Experience with e-commerce, social media, and marketing is a plus.
• Industry Expertise: A background in the fly-fishing industry and knowledge of rafting equipment and safety standards is preferred.
• Retail Sales Experience: Prior experience in the fly shop or guide service industry is ideal. Provide exceptional customer service, maintain a high level of product knowledge, and present the RIGS business in a professional, clean, and inviting manner.
• Organizational Skills: Exhibit excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Stay focused on tasks during both busy and slower seasons.
• Salary: Pay is dependent on experience in the fly fishing, retail and guide services fields. Starting salary $40,000 to $60,000 depending on skill level, performance history and experience.
• End of Year Profit Share Bonus and Business Performance-Based Bonus
• Accountability Plan Benefits
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation: available during the off-season (November–February)
• Annual Work Schedule: Averaged 35–40 hours per week, with reduced hours in the winter and increased hours during peak summer months.
• Employee Discounts: Access to PRO deals, vendor offers, and incentive programs.
• Destination Access: Dependent on involvement and interest.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager supports the Fly Shop Manager, Reservations Manager, and Owners via collaborative guidance to enhance the business’s retail and reservation performance
This position requires a professional, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of the fly-fishing industry and their role in communicating a unified message
The Assistant Manager will work collaboratively to assess and improve RIGS systems across the fly shop, e-commerce, and reservations to maximize sales and assist with business-related tasks as needed
Flexibility, collaboration, and independent task management are essential to this role
Assist - Serve as an assistant to Retail and Reservations Operations as a sales associate and daily operations support
Ability to effectively sell the products and services we offer
Oversee - small E-commerce site in the organization of products to effective sell online
Marketing - Assist the RIGS Marketing team in promoting E-commerce/Retail/Trips
Proficiency - Gain an elevated understanding of the overlap of the Retail and Guided Services RIGS offers by assisting the reservations team in booking clients on guided trips
This role requires a dynamic individual capable of balancing sales performance, operational tasks, and leadership responsibilities to support the growth and success of the Fly Shop and Guide Service
Certifications: Willingness to obtain and maintain certifications required for occasional guiding services
Comprehensive Business Knowledge: Develop and maintain proficiency in all aspects of the business, focusing on industry trends, gear innovations, and regional developments
Strong Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrate professionalism in both written and spoken communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure
Technical Proficiency: Possess strong skills in Windows-based programs, internet systems, and cloud-based programs
Organizational Skills: Exhibit excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
Stay focused on tasks during both busy and slower seasons"
Qualifications & Skills
Skills/Specialties:
Qualifications
Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed
Effectively document and communicate situations that could impact product success or guest experience in a timely manner
Retail Sales Experience: Prior experience in the fly shop or guide service industry is ideal
Provide exceptional customer service, maintain a high level of product knowledge, and present the RIGS business in a professional, clean, and inviting manner
Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed
Effectively document and communicate situations that could impact product success or guest experience in a timely manner
Retail Sales Experience: Prior experience in the fly shop or guide service industry is ideal
Provide exceptional customer service, maintain a high level of product knowledge, and present the RIGS business in a professional, clean, and inviting manner
Other Benefits
Benefits
End of Year Profit Share Bonus and Business Performance-Based Bonus
Accountability Plan Benefits
Two Weeks Paid Vacation: available during the off-season (November–February)
Annual Work Schedule: Averaged 35–40 hours per week, with reduced hours in the winter and increased hours during peak summer months
Employee Discounts: Access to PRO deals, vendor offers, and incentive programs
Destination Access: Dependent on involvement and interest
End of Year Profit Share Bonus and Business Performance-Based Bonus
Accountability Plan Benefits
Two Weeks Paid Vacation: available during the off-season (November–February)
Annual Work Schedule: Averaged 35–40 hours per week, with reduced hours in the winter and increased hours during peak summer months
Employee Discounts: Access to PRO deals, vendor offers, and incentive programs
Destination Access: Dependent on involvement and interest