NOW HIRING – Sales Associate/Apprentice Guide for 2023

NOW HIRING FOR THE 2023 SEASON: The Retail Sales Associate/Apprentice Guide

The Bighorn Angler is the premier fly shop, lodge, and guide service on the legendary Bighorn River located in Fort Smith Montana and is seeking a knowledgeable, passionate fly fisher with the desire to provide our patrons with a world class experience. There is an additional opportunity to learn how to guide the river under our experienced, absolute best guide staff.

This is a seasonal position, from Mid-April through Mid-October with part time opportunities in the off-season and lodging would be provided as part of employment. Salary will be determined based on level of experience. The Angler is the busiest fly shop/lodge in the area and one of the busiest in Montana. This person must be able to handle a fast pace and multiple tasks simultaneously. Well over half our clientele are repeat customers and longtime friends. This person must be very outgoing, positive, and have a good personality interacting with our many great clients. Attention to detail will be critical in all aspects relating to the fly shop operation, sales, check-in/check-out, reservations, lodging, and overall customer experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide exceptional service to our customers
• Execute smooth daily operation of our fly shop and services (guides, rentals, lodging, etc)
• Assist customers with purchases; in person, over the phone, and internet sales
• Take and process reservations
• Coordinate check-ins and check-outs with customers
• Maintain a neat/orderly fly shop and resort grounds
• Maintain upkeep of rental boats
• Learn the river and develop as a fly fishing guide and instructor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hardworking, friendly, and outgoing personality
• Strong attention to details and can multitask
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with computers, software, and the internet
• Working knowledge of fly fishing including technique, equipment, and fly patterns
• Retail and/or sales experience preferred
• Fly fishing knowledge or industry experience a plus
• Experience in the hospitality industry a plus

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL US AT 406-666-2233 OR EMAIL – INFO@BIGHORNANGLER.COM