Sales associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Columbia Retail in Amsterdam seeks an Outlet Sales Associate (Part Time). You will provide excellent service, advise customers on products, and contribute to a positive in-store experience.

You’ll assist with visuals, stock, and operations, work well in a team, and be available on weekends and holidays. Dutch language needed; English a plus. Joining Columbia means being part of a global outdoor brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum first experience in customer service or sales.
• Experience in retail is a plus.
• Strong customer interaction and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of Dutch; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide all customers with excellent service and product advice.
• Be an ambassador of the Columbia brand and communicate product features.
• Support visual merchandising and ensure stock is displayed per VM guidelines.
• Assist with stock management and deliveries; keep store facilities tidy.
• Collaborate with the team to drive sales and customer loyalty.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Teamwork

Dutch language

English language

Numeracy

Outdoor enthusiasm

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.

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 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!

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/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. 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.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance.

Learn more about our family of brands here.