retail sales associate

mechanic

assistant store manager

goods-in manager

technician

Sun & Ski Sports

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A Typical Day at Work
A typical day is fast-paced and varied. I usually start by reviewing my tasks, organizing my day, and prioritizing key projects. There's a lot of collaboration with colleagues across different departments, so teamwork and communication are essential. I appreciate the chance to learn from other teams and share ideas that drive our projects forward.

What I Learned
I’ve learned the importance of adaptability and effective time management. The work environment requires quick thinking and problem-solving, and I’ve gained confidence in making decisions under pressure. Additionally, I’ve developed stronger communication skills by interacting with a diverse group of people, both inside and outside the organization.

Management
Management is generally supportive and provides clear direction, but there’s room for improvement in communication consistency. Regular check-ins and constructive feedback are encouraged, which helps in professional growth. However, it would be beneficial to have more transparency in decision-making at the higher levels, so employees feel more connected to the company’s larger goals.

Workplace Culture
The workplace culture is inclusive, friendly, and team-oriented. There’s a strong emphasis on collaboration and respect, which creates a positive work environment. While the culture promotes hard work, it also supports work-life balance and encourages social interactions among colleagues.

The Hardest Part of the Job
The most challenging part is managing tight deadlines, especially when multiple projects are due around the same time. Balancing priorities and maintaining high-quality work can be stressful. There are times when resources feel stretched thin, which can make it difficult to keep up with the demands.



I had a great time working as a bike builder at Sun and Ski. I learned skills I didnt have before and the the entire staff was friendly and nurturing. They were pleasant to be around on a daily basis and everyone helped eachother provide a well balanced work environment for themselves, but more importantly, the customers. A typical day at work was low-stress and productive, which made it easier to come into work each day to the next. I now have the skills and knowledge to work on my own bikes which saved me much time, and money. The management worked well with everyones schedules and were effective in dealing with customer problems, and found solutions for the customers and staff that not only solved the problem but educated, and prevented problems from re-occuring. Everyone in the workplace was unique in their own way and learned from eachother. This made coming into work a pleasant experience which made it easier to CARE for the customers. The hardest part of my job was probably trying not to spend all my money on the top quality products that were available at discounted prices. The most enjoyable part of my job was interacting and learnining from my fellow team members as well as some of the customers. I enjoyed my time working there, and if I ever had to move back to Houston I would hope that they hired me back.. 10 out of 10 would work again.

I had a great time working as a bike builder at Sun and Ski. I learned skills I didnt have before and the the entire staff was friendly and nurturing. They were pleasant to be around on a daily basis and everyone helped eachother provide a well balanced work environment for themselves, but more importantly, the customers. A typical day at work was low-stress and productive, which made it easier to come into work each day to the next. I now have the skills and knowledge to work on my own bikes which saved me much time, and money. The management worked well with everyones schedules and were effective in dealing with customer problems, and found solutions for the customers and staff that not only solved the problem but educated, and prevented problems from re-occuring. Everyone in the workplace was unique in their own way and learned from eachother. This made coming into work a pleasant experience which made it easier to CARE for the customers. The hardest part of my job was probably trying not to spend all my money on the top quality products that were available at discounted prices. The most enjoyable part of my job was interacting and learnining from my fellow team members as well as some of the customers. I enjoyed my time working there, and if I ever had to move back to Houston I would hope that they hired me back.. 10 out of 10 would work again.Working at Sun and Ski

I've had the pleasure of working in various markets and stores, in several different positions and I genuinely love this company and everyone who makes it so special. As long as you speak up and meet the requirements of a strong leader for the company, opportunity is EVERYWHERE. Of course there are the general ups and downs you get with any form of customer service/retail, but the customers aren't the only ones who love what we do and sell. Participating in company bike rides, sponsored 5k's, being selected to do an on-mountain ski demo, or even assisting in the marketing & production of events rather than participating, there is always something to do with your team AND your community. Something I thought was really unique was the amount of home office employees (including the VP's, COO & CEO's) would come in to say hi and shop around. And working up through the ranks, you develop really great working relationships with a lot of these people. This company is what made me decide to change my major and pursue a career in this industry and I could not be happier with where I'm at and the growth ahead.

I do not recommend that anyone works at this company. Sun & Ski cares nothing about its employees. The company will take full advantage of you and then throw you away. 

I was required to work in pain and without the common use of pain relief patches because a bully derived joy in abusing me over it. 

There is absolutely nothing good about this company. The culture is toxic and the people perpetuate that culture. There is no transparency of information and if you are not considered part of the "team" then no communication will be shared with you. 

Working here was absolutely horrible to my health. This company cares nothing about your technical ability, professionalism, or contributions. They will use you and throw you away, then refuse to provide you with any reference. 

That's right folks. Working for Sun & Ski you can expect no reference and no pto until you have logged in over a year of work. Oh and those company-sponsored trips they tell you about to reel you in? IF management decides to do it, you get to put your name into a "drawing" and don't hold you breath because only one employee gets to go. There really aren't any benefits of working here. There are many other companies who know how to treat people like human beings. Please avoid this horrible place!

Overall, the environment is a great one to work in. Getting to familiarize yourself with various sports and activities is a great way to engage with associates and customers alike. Like any and all retail, there is stress and some level of anxiety- both from higher level management, and customers themselves. This is more than easily handled with interoffice coordination and communication. The most substantial obstacle to this company is the lack of support from the Home Office and District Management. Store Management is required to work minimum of 43 hours weekly (this is very much industry standard), however, more often than not, this number will average much higher in the mid-60's. There is hardly any logistical support from several key Home Office departments; with tasks, and product, being handed out to stores weeks, if not months, before any directive is close to being completed.

The company is managed poorly, decisions on trends are made often too late and winds the company lining their shelves with old news. The employees are embarrassingly underpaid. The proper tools are not provided for service work. The company stocks their shelves as though they are marketing all of their stores based on the market of their home store (Texas), instead of paying attention to market demographics of the cities of their 34 stores. If there is any indication of the level of detachment this company has to the industry it is in, and proper business management, during a few of the lowest years in sales, they spent millions to open a new store in a high income area, without reviewing the market information about the region; and thus, the new store is struggling to even gain awareness, and is drowning miserably.

The supervisor of the production team lacks management skills and created a hostile environment. Part of my training consisted of looking at the website for examples of other people publishes, their manual which is wordy, and shadowing others that completed the task incorrectly. The communication gap between departments and lack of resources to produce goals for $18 an hour is not worth it. The systems they use are STIBO (STEP), STIBO Workbench, KIBO, Intranet, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and occasionally AS400 just to get one productpublished. You have to search through vendor portals for data/images or have the vendor fill out the info on the smartsheet with high hopes of it being accurate. The communication back and forth with vendors, merchandisers, and buyers was terrible and indicated their reputation was poor.

Sun & Ski was a great work environment, all the employees were energetic and fun to interact with. I became familiar with winter ski and snowboard apparel as well as hard good such as the skis and boards.  The management was very helpful, constantly showing and teaching me about our the details and benefits of each product. Being from Miami I was not aware of the technical details of ski apparel so having to learn everything as fast as possible was the most challenging part of the job when i started, but at the same time it was exciting to learn all that new information.  We were one of only two stores in the area so we had a high volume of customers getting ready to gear up for their winter vacations. It is a good feeling knowing that i was able to help these families get what they need so that they can have a fun and enjoyable trip.

I had an absolutely horrible experience with Sun & Ski. There is a culture of bullying at Sun & Ski. The corporate office is operated as a social club. You are at the mercy of a select few individuals who pick and choose your fate based upon their liking of you. If you have an education or professional acumen then you’d better watch your back.

One unstable woman with a personality disorder who constantly engaged in attention-seeking behavior made my life miserable. She continuously ran to her best friend in HR to complain about me. On my very first day she demanded to know how I was compensated and the manager told her! She complained non-stop that no one “consulted” her about my hiring selection. Instead of management intervening and managing the situation I was abruptly terminated without cause, warning, or reprimand after only two months in order to satisfy the whims of this woman.


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail sales associate 7 salaries reported	$17.71 per hour
Mechanic 6 salaries reported	$17.25 per hour
Assistant store manager 4 salaries reported	$51,625 per year
Goods-in manager 15 salaries reported	$20.60 per hour
Technician 8 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour

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