30H Sales

Columbia Sportswear; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned outdoor apparel company based in York is searching for a Sales Associate to join its dynamic retail team. As a Sales Associate, you will play a key role in enhancing customer experience through excellent service and brand advocacy. Your responsibilities include engaging with customers, handling product displays, and assisting with stock management. Ideal candidates are passionate about outdoor activities, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are available for flexible shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Special staff discount

Skill development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or sales is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest quality customer service.
• Assist with visual merchandising in-store.
• Manage stock and product deliveries.
• Promote customer loyalty and engagement.
• Maintain store appearance and display standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Basic math calculations

Teamwork

Outdoor passion

Job description

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be founded and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle : Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Were looking for a talented Sales Associate to join our Columbia Retail team in (York) (UK).

You will join a diverse and dynamic European Retail team spread across 7 countries.

As a Sales Associate your contribution will be essential to provide the best in-store experience to our customers. As an ambassador of the brand your mission will be to understand customers needs advise them on products and proposing addition you will help with visual merchandising in order to drive sales engagement.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide all customers with an excellent service giving advice on our products to elevate the consumer experience using our Customer Service best practices.
• Be a proud ambassador of Columbia by providing information to all customers on current product features and benefits.
• Foster consumer loyalty through high-quality interactions with the goal of increasing brand engagement and conversion to sales.
• Ensure that all our products are well displayed in accordance with the Companys VM guidelines.
• Assist with stock management and product deliveries.

Maintain an excellent appearance of store facilities.

Demonstrate a desire to learn and seizes all available opportunities to drive own development and increase performance.

Maintain a positive working environment and communication with all level of management and staff.

Ensure companys policies & procedures are followed and suggest improvements.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• A first experience in a customer services and / or sales-oriented position. A 1st experience in Retail would be a plus.
• You are passionate about Customer service and love to interact with people.
• Good knowledge of countrys official language. Knowledge of English is a plus.
• You enjoy working in a team and bring interpersonal skills
• At ease with numbers (you are able to perform basic math calculation)
• Willing to join a high performing team willing to undertake challenges.
• You are an outdoor enthusiastic and love to share your passion!
• Available to work on flexible schedule including Saturday Sunday and bank holidays

WHY JOINING US

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on the people we reach the places we touch and the products we make. Indeed one of our core values is to do the right thing not just for our company but also for our consumers customers employees and their communities.

On top of that you will have the chance to :

• Build new skills develop your potential and grow within our company.
• Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.
• Be part of a company that focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.
• Benefit from special staff discount on our all products.

Ready to join Columbia Together lets unlock the outdoor for everyone!

Columbia Sportswear Company celebrates diversity supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1