by éklore-ed Sport & Technics
Winter Sports Sales Technician. CQP
Published on June 19, 2024
Updated on March 2, 2026
Course Overview
Make the most of your passion for the mountains, skiing, and snowboarding with this 6-month TRAINING + EMPLOYMENT program at ski resorts in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Massif Central!
More than 150 mountain resorts are hiring, and there are over 200 ski technician positions available.
The "Winter Snow Sports Sales Technician" training program takes place in the Pyrenees or the Alps. It consists of an 8-week initial training period at the start of the professional training contract, followed by a 4-month internship at mountain sports stores. The training program equips you with the theoretical and technical fundamentals of winter sports gear and equipment to become an expert in maintenance, repair, rental, consultation, and sales of ski and snowboard gear, equipment, and accessories.
Key strengths
A resume database and direct connections between candidates and partner companies that are hiring.
The training program begins on October 15, 2026, in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Free and paid training.
Free accommodation during the training.
Tempo
Alternating
Classical
Course duration 252 hours
Admission Requirements
Vocational Certificate (CAP) or 2 years of professional experience
Specialization Winter Sports
Campus
Grenoble
Bizanos
Degree CQP (Certificate of Professional Qualification)
A career-focused program designed to achieve three educational goals!
Your expertise
Gain technical and sales expertise in the field of winter board sports in order to join companies specializing in the sale, repair, and maintenance of ski and snowboard equipment.
Your technical expertise
Master the technical aspects of winter sports equipment, accessories, and gear in an environment where product innovation is constant and the customer experience is at the heart of expectations.
Your added value
Acquire the skills, interpersonal skills, and technical expertise needed to advise athletes, oversee and manage the winter board sports section of a sporting goods store, and become an asset to your future department or workshop.
I am applying for the training program
The 5 Benefits
Recruitment assistance. Our teams will help you find a sports store to work at. A resume database connects candidates with partner stores that are hiring.
Free training. The training costs are covered by the host company.
Paid training under a professional training contract. Compensation in accordance with the regulations governing work-study contracts.
Free housing. Housing is provided by the company during the training period.
Two dedicated training sites in the heart of the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Skills Module No. 1 - Sales and Sales Promotion
Competency 1
Manage customer relationships by providing personalized service and a tailored approach to customers in an environment dedicated to the sale of winter sports equipment, in order to understand their expectations and omnichannel journey, and identify their athletic profile so as to provide sales support tailored to their specific sport.
Competency 2
Assist customers with their purchase and/or rental, tailoring our approach to their athletic profile, to ensure they purchase sports equipment that is suited to their body type and sport.
Skills Module No. 2 - Performing preparation and maintenance tasks for winter snow sports equipment
Competency 3
Help organize the winter sports equipment maintenance workshop and its technical areas to ensure they are ready for assembly, maintenance, and repair work, in compliance with current health, safety, and environmental standards.
Competency 4
Assemble and adjust all types of winter sports equipment using pre-prepared and pre-assembled components, in accordance with the manufacturers’ technical documentation, in order to make them available for sale or rent.
Competency 5
Perform maintenance and repair work on all types of snow sports equipment by replacing or repairing its components to restore it to proper working order, in accordance with the manufacturers’ technical recommendations and applicable safety standards.
Competency 6
Return customers’ serviced or repaired equipment to them, explaining the invoice so they understand the work performed, and advising them on how to use and maintain their equipment based on the intensity of use, their training routines, and their athletic goals
Pau / Bizanos
October 15, 2026, to December 3, 2026 (subject to change)
Grenoble
October 15, 2026, to December 3, 2026 (subject to change)
Target audience
Job seekers, individuals, those seeking career transitions, or those looking for training to return to work or develop their skills.
Prerequisites
The certificate is available through training to candidates who demonstrate a basic level of general education (CAP, BEP) or two years of professional experience.
Terms and Conditions and Access Deadlines
• Application process: telephone interview and application review
• Estimated waiting time: 1 to 6 months
Course grade
Partial or full validation of the Industry-Specific Professional Qualification Certificate (CQP)
Assessment Criteria
Written exam
Practical exam simulating a real-world work situation (workshop)
Simulated sales/rental scenario
Quality Indicators 2025
Graduation rate: 79.52%
Dropout rate: 11.32%
Overall satisfaction rate: 76.15%
Price: €4,158 (total cost covered by Opcommerce)
Work-study program
6-month professional training contract (7 weeks of training at the start of the contract)
Free and paid training.
Compensation in accordance with the provisions of the work-study contract.
Useful Links
GOUV.FR > WORK-STUDY PORTAL
GOUV. FR > APPRENTICESHIPS & WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS > SALARY AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CALCULATOR
All of our training programs are accessible and designed to accommodate participants with disabilities.
Discussing disability as early as the recruitment phase is often a key step toward a successful training program.
Being aware of a learner’s disability means being able to design a training program that takes into account their needs and the resources required to support their learning journey. Therefore, it is advisable to consider a learner’s disability as early as the registration phase.
How can I get support?
Contact:
Valérie Cassoulet at 05 59 62 98 48 or 07 87 13 13 86 orvalerie.cassoulet@eklore-ed.com
Sophie Abdallah at 05 59 92 33 55 or 06 77 16 76 61 orsophie.abdallah@eklore-ed.com
Solenne Villetet at 05 59 92 33 46 or 07 65 17 60 58 or solenne.villetet@eklore-ed.com
Our team
Contact them
Grenoble Campus
Tifany HUGARD
Training Coordinator
0476488156
Bizanos Campus , Saint-Denis Campus
Corinne LAVIGNE
Training Coordinator
05 59 62 97 76