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Alpin Haus

Retailer of outdoor gear and experiences

RV Service Advisor

Full-Time
$18 - $23/hr+ Commission
Entry
Saratoga, NY, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairService Advising & Estimating

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • General knowledge of motor vehicles, building trades, or RVs is required.
  • Verbal communication skills are needed for friendly and effective interactions with customers and employees.
  • Ability to listen to customers, confirm understanding, and accurately convey information verbally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities through efficient and productive planning, organizing, and scheduling is required.
  • Ability to work effectively alone and in a team environment and establish collaborative working relationships with peers and staff is required.
  • The role requires talking and hearing, repetitive hand motion, grasping, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching, and reaching with arms and hands; ladders may occasionally be used to access hard-to-reach areas.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently is required.
  • The role involves some exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Listen to customers describe problems with their RVs, clarify and document information on work orders for technicians to perform repairs or routine maintenance.
  • Perform walk-around inspections on units to assess damage, repair needs, and opportunities to upsell services and accessories.
  • Verify warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and explaining provisions and exclusions; interact and negotiate with insurance and contract companies.
  • Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor, and calculate customer payments.
  • Prepare work orders and match technicians to jobs; oversee technicians’ work status and review work for accurate billing and payment for time worked.
  • Research customer RV service records and contact customers to recommend and schedule preventative and periodically recommended services.
  • Maintain customer rapport by communicating clearly, explaining estimates, obtaining customer approval, and answering questions and concerns.
  • Maintain records of planned corrective actions, customer contact, and authorizations.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as reading manufacturers’ publications.
  • Supervise a group of service technicians and, in some locations, a group of detailers.
  • Instruct and train employees in work methods; plan, schedule, and assign work; check and approve work; evaluate performance; and recommend disciplinary actions regarding unsatisfactory employees.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing service role is desirable.

About the company

Alpin Haus is a regional outdoor recreation retailer with seven locations in New York and New Jersey. It offers equipment and gear for family adventures, including RVs, boats, pools, hot tubs, patio furniture, ski and snowboard gear, and snowmobiles, and serves as a destination where customers can shop for gear and plan activities. Its products work by being sold or rented to enable outdoor experiences for families and adventurers; the company provides a one-stop source for buying, renting, and outfitting for activities like boating, camping, swimming, and winter sports. The company differentiates itself through its broad, hands-on catalog across multiple locations and its focus on helping customers create lasting memories, not just selling gear, by emphasizing fun, connection, and shared experiences. The goal is to help families and adventurers build unforgettable experiences outdoors, supported by accessible local stores, services, and a wide range of equipment.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • Alpin Haus acquired High Adventure in August 2024, adding immediate local traffic.
  • Management says over 300 employees and seven stores, signaling continued operating scale.
  • The 2026 online store launch creates higher-margin sales and broader winter customer acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • RV demand weakens fast; Alpin Haus still leans on seasonal, discretionary purchases.
  • Seven locations across New York and New Jersey raise execution complexity and inventory risk.
  • Amazon, specialty chains, and dealer consolidation can compress margins and erode family-shop loyalty.

What makes Alpin Haus unique

  • Since 1964, Alpin Haus built a seven-location Northeast footprint by 2026.
  • Its August 2024 Latham acquisition deepens Capital Region coverage without losing local brand equity.
  • The new 2025-2026 online ski store extends reach beyond physical dealerships.

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Benefits

  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

The Daily Gazette
Aug 9th, 2024
Alpin Haus acquires High Adventure Ski Shop in Latham

AMSTERDAM- Outdoor recreation retailer Alpin Haus has acquired High Adventure Ski Shop on Route 7 in Latham.

The Business Journals
Aug 6th, 2024
Alpin Haus acquires Latham ski shop

Outdoor recreation retailer Alpin Haus has acquired one of its Capital Region competitors.