Part-Time

Retail Sales Associate

Posted on 8/18/2026

Alpin Haus

Alpin Haus

51-200 employees

Retailer of outdoor gear and experiences

Compensation Overview

$17 - $20/hr

+ Commission

Latham, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Previous retail and/or customer service work experience is preferred.
  • Weekend and evening work is required.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate verbally and aurally, stand and walk, grasp with their hands, and reach with their arms and hands.
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
  • Candidates must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities
  • Generate sales that meet or exceed monthly targets.
  • Anticipate customer needs and suggestively sell products and services to enhance customers' outdoor experience.
  • Arrange merchandise within the store and window displays in an appealing and creative way to encourage increased sales.
  • Assist buyers and customers throughout the retail store to ensure a friendly, positive, and professional shopping experience.
  • Test customer water samples and provide guidance on proper water care for pools and spas.
  • Assist with unloading trucks and stocking merchandise.
  • Maintain showroom and stock areas by organizing shelves, folding and hanging merchandise according to size and style, and performing light housekeeping duties throughout the workday.
  • Identify merchandise trends and recommend new product offerings to management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Enthusiasm for skiing and/or snowboarding is desirable.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2024 High Adventure acquisition expanded Alpin Haus into Latham immediately.
  • 2024 Middletown RV opening shows management still investing in growth and geography.
  • The company says over 200 employees and seven locations, signaling continuing operating scale.

What critics are saying

  • High Adventure integration must preserve Latham service quality through 2026 ski season.
  • Commodity recreational sales face seasonality, squeezing inventory turns and holiday cash flow.
  • One downturn in RV demand could hit a concentrated seven-location, 200-employee employer.

What makes Alpin Haus unique

  • Seven stores across New York and New Jersey create regional one-stop convenience.
  • Family ownership since 1964 supports long-tenured staff and customer relationships.
  • Vertical breadth spans RVs, boats, skis, pools, spas, patio furniture, and fitness.

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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.