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CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

Ski Shop Technician

Full-Time
$21.30 - $22/hr
Junior
Seattle, WA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of experience in a retail ski shop as a technician or in a similar role.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills with outdoor gear and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
  • Knowledge of the latest industry trends and products.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
  • Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time.
  • Ability to move about the store while coaching and directing associates, selling to customers, and retrieving merchandise from the stockroom or sales floor.
  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from the stockroom or sales floor.
  • Ability to ascend and descend ladders to retrieve or move merchandise.
  • Ability to operate a computer, point-of-sale system, keyboard, merchandise scanners, and mouse to accomplish work.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble, maintain, and repair outdoor gear and equipment, including ski and snowboard equipment.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on all products before customer delivery.
  • Provide product information, advice, and recommendations to customers.
  • Support sales associates with product knowledge and customer recommendations.
  • Keep the shop organized and tidy, including maintaining an inventory of necessary tools and supplies.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to meet sales goals and provide customer service.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors.
  • Greet and assist customers with their purchases.
  • Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
  • Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise.
  • Participate in company-wide promotions and marketing campaigns.
  • Work to improve customer satisfaction and meet sales goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the management team and Lead Shop Tech.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical certifications related to outdoor gear and equipment.

About the company

CSC Generation acquires underperforming retail brands and grows them into profitable ventures by integrating them into its shared operating platform. It operates across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale, leveraging technology, skilled staff, efficient processes, and scalable operations to optimize product sourcing, marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience. Its portfolio includes brands like DirectBuy, One Kings Lane, Sur La Table, Touch of Modern, and Cherry Man Industries, collectively offering over 325,000 products and attracting about 10 million monthly page views. The company differentiates itself by targeting “unsexy” opportunities others overlook and by applying its centralized platform to turn around and scale these brands into sustainable revenue generators. Its goal is steady growth and profitability by transforming underperforming brands into thriving parts of its portfolio, serving a wide range of consumers and business clients.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$107.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CSC says 2026 revenue exceeded $1 billion across 13 brands.
  • It added Backcountry in September 2024, expanding into outdoor recreation.
  • Backcountry launched a 2026 brand incubator, showing acquisition-led growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Indeed reviews in 2026 cite low pay, burnout, and constant layoffs.
  • Headcount fell to 2,836 in March 2026, signaling continued operating pressure.
  • Backcountry CEO Melanie Cox left in January 2025, exposing integration and retention risk.

What makes CSC Generation unique

  • CSC Generation uses Genesis, a shared AI-enabled operating platform across 13 brands.
  • It buys distressed retailers like Backcountry, Sur La Table, and One Kings Lane.
  • It monetizes turnaround expertise, not standalone software, across home and outdoor verticals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

12%
The Salt Lake Tribune
Sep 10th, 2024
Backcountry.com, once the outdoor industry's 'cool brand,' sells to investment firm

Backcountry.com, the Utah outdoor brand known for its goat logo and semi-annual sales at its West Valley City warehouse, has sold to investment firm CSG Generation, according to a report from Pulse Ratings, Inc.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2024
CSC Generation Enterprise Acquires Backcountry, Expanding Its Portfolio of Consumer-Centric Brands

CSC Generation Enterprise acquires Backcountry, expanding its portfolio of consumer-centric brands.

SGB Media
Sep 10th, 2024
EXEC: Backcountry Sold as TSG Closes Deal with CSC Generation Enterprise

CSC acquired the company from TSG Consumer Partners, which acquired the business in July 2015.

BGM
Dec 6th, 2023
Is your business underestimating the value of older workers?

In October, global employment nonprofit Generation, in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), released a report entitled The Midcareer Opportunity: Meeting the Challenges of an Ageing Workforce.

The Business Journals
Jan 25th, 2023
BrandX, owner of Boston Store name, brings back BonTon brand online

CSC Generation had purchased the intellectual property through The Bon-Ton Stores Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings.