Sales Associate (Part time/Full-time)-4

Columbia Sportswear Company; Ireland; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Ireland is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and assist the Store Leadership team.

You will respond to customer questions, make product recommendations, and help maintain visual standards, stock merchandise, and process transactions with accuracy.

This role is ideal for energetic individuals who enjoy teamwork, have basic retail software knowledge, and are available for a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years or less of retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences.
• 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 (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

Skills

POS systems

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

### **ABOUT THE POSITION**With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork.\"### ### **HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE*** Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences (e.g., demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions on suitable options for consumers, etc.).* 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 (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.* Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.### **YOU HAVE*** No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)* 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.* Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.* 16 years of age or older### **JOB CONDITIONS*** Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.* Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place.* Ability to communicate clearly with others.* Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.Questa descrizione lavorativa non intende essere un elenco esaustivo di mansioni e responsabilità, ma fornisce una definizione generale dell’ambito e della funzione del ruolo all’interno dell’azienda.In Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo e rispettoso, in cui tutti abbiano le stesse opportunità di crescere. Accogliamo talenti di ogni provenienza e non pratichiamo alcuna discriminazione basata su età, genere, nazionalità, origine etnica, religione o qualsiasi altra caratteristica protetta dalla legge applicabile.Diversità, equità e inclusione sono al centro del nostro successo come marchio globale. Il nostro obiettivo è reclutare, sviluppare e mantenere persone eccezionali, garantendo pratiche eque e trasparenza in linea con gli standard in evoluzione. Ci impegniamo a garantire pari retribuzione per pari lavoro e prendiamo decisioni occupazionali in base a qualifiche, merito ed esigenze aziendali.Expected Pay: €14.15 - €15.15\\*Newly hired employees typically are employed at the Hiring Rate for the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered.La retribuzione prevista indicata in questo annuncio di lavoro riflette la retribuzione lorda prevista per posizioni a tempo pieno. Questo salario previsto non si applica ai ruoli soggetti a strutture retributive diverse a causa dell’età o della categoria di impiego (quali minori, apprendisti o stagisti), laddove consentito dalla normativa applicabile e/o dai contratti collettivi.