Retail Sales Associate — Brand Ambassador & Service

Columbia Sportswear Company; Villefontaine; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service, recommend products, and maintain store presentation. You will support the Store Leadership team and help ensure a positive in-store experience aligned with the brand's values.

The role involves assisting customers, managing merchandise flow, and performing POS transactions in a fast-paced retail environment. Flexible scheduling and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (high school diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 years of experience in a position or specialization or less.
• 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering consumer questions and making product recommendations.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by handling, replenishing, and processing incoming/outgoing product flow.

Skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service, recommend products, and maintain store presentation. You will support the Store Leadership team and help ensure a positive in-store experience aligned with the brand's values.

The role involves assisting customers, managing merchandise flow, and performing POS transactions in a fast-paced retail environment. Flexible scheduling and teamwork are emphasized.