Sales associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking an Outlet Sales Associate (part-time) to provide an exceptional in-store experience. You will greet customers, assess needs, advise on products, and support visual merchandising and stock deliveries.

You will join a diverse European Retail team across 8 countries, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and brand ambassador responsibilities. Weekend availability is required and a passion for the outdoors is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer services and/or sales-oriented position.
• Passionate about customer service and engaging with people.
• Good knowledge of country’s official language; English is a plus.
• Enjoy working in a team and have interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Willing to join a high performing team and undertake challenges.
• Outdoor enthusiast and love sharing your passion.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers and advise on products to enhance the experience.
• Inform customers about product features and benefits as a Columbia brand ambassador.
• Foster loyalty and drive conversions through high-quality interactions.
• Ensure products are well displayed per VM guidelines.
• Assist with stock management and deliveries.
• Maintain store appearance and facilities.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop performance.
• Maintain positive communication with management and staff.
• Adhere to company policies and suggest improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Basic math

Dutch language

English a plus

Outdoor enthusiast

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

OUTLET SALES ASSOCIATE – PART TIME

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 seize 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 company’s 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 country’s 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, let’s unlock the outdoor for everyone!

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a global brand. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people, ensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving standards. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Expected Pay/Het te verwachten salaris: €14,93 - €15,93 *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.

The expected pay listed on this job posting reflects the gross expected pay for Full Time positions.

This pay disclosure will not apply to roles subject to different pay structures due to age or employment category (such as minors, apprentices, or interns) permitted under applicable law/CBA