sales associate

Columbia Sportswear Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on products

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Columbia Retail in Amsterdam is seeking a part-time Outlet Sales Associate to deliver exceptional in-store service, advise customers on products, and maintain visual merchandising standards. You will assist with stock deliveries and help keep the store clean, organized, and inviting for all guests.

You should enjoy teamwork, have a passion for the outdoors, and be flexible with weekend hours. Dutch language knowledge is preferred; English is a plus.

Qualifications

• First experience in customer services or sales-oriented position.
• Retail experience is a plus for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent in-store service and advise customers on products.
• Be a Brand ambassador by communicating product features and benefits.
• Support visual merchandising to maintain VM standards.
• Assist with stock management and deliveries.
• Ensure the store presentation is maintained and welcoming.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Job description

### **ABOUT THE POSITION****OUTLET SALES ASSOCIATE – Part time****Location**: Amsterdam**Reports to**: Store Manager**OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.**At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re 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: “It’s 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**We’re looking for a talented Sales Associate to join our Columbia Retail team in Amsterdam (Netherlands)You will join a diverse and dynamic European Retail team spread across 8 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 solutions. In addition, you will help with visual merchandising in order to drive sales engagement.**HOW YOU’LL 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 Company’s 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 levels of management and staff.* Ensure company’s policies & procedures are followed and suggest improvements.* undefined* undefined 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 country’s official language. Knowledge of English is a plus.You enjoy working in a team and bring interpersonal skillsAt 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, let’s unlock the outdoor for everyone!****To apply, please send your CV directly to the store manager at the following address: #[e-mail]**Esta descripción del puesto no pretende ser una lista exhaustiva de funciones y responsabilidades, sino que constituye una definición general del alcance y la función del puesto dentro de la empresa.En Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), estamos comprometidos con crear un entorno de trabajo inclusivo y respetuoso, donde todos tengan las mismas oportunidades de prosperar. Damos la bienvenida a talento de todos los orígenes y no discriminamos por edad, género, nacionalidad, origen étnico, religión u otras características protegidas por la ley aplicable.La diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión están en el corazón de nuestro éxito como marca global. Nuestro objetivo es reclutar, desarrollar y retener personas excepcionales, garantizando prácticas justas y transparencia conforme a los estándares actuales. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad salarial por trabajo de igual valor y tomamos decisiones laborales basadas en las cualificaciones, el mérito y las necesidades del negocioExpected Pay/Het te verwachten salaris: €15,21 - €16,21\\*Newly hired employees typically are employed at the Hiring Rate for the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered.\\*Nieuwe medewerkers worden doorgaans aangenomen met het instapsalaris dat voor de betreffende winkel is vastgesteld; hierbij wordt wel rekening gehouden met eerdere werkervaring.La remuneración prevista indicada en esta oferta de empleo refleja la remuneración bruta prevista para puestos a tiempo completo. Este salario previsto no se aplica a los puestos sujetos a estructuras retributivas diferentes debido a la edad o a la categoría laboral (como menores, aprendices o becarios), cuando así lo permita la legislación aplicable y/o los convenios colectivos.