Seasonal Retail Associate — Customer Experience & Sales

Columbia Brands USA; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Livingston, Scotland, seeks a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences through proactive customer interactions and product recommendations. You will engage customers, demonstrate merchandise, and contribute to sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a flexible schedule to align with store hours.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years of experience or less in a related role.
• Experience operating inventory and POS systems.
• 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and suggesting products.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Perform cash register transactions accurately (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty).
• Support store profitability by handling product flow and replenishment.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Inventory systems

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Livingston, Scotland, seeks a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences through proactive customer interactions and product recommendations. You will engage customers, demonstrate merchandise, and contribute to sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a flexible schedule to align with store hours.