Activewear Retail Associate — Flexible Hours & Growth

Columbia Sportswear Company; Troutdale (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness time off

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate at the Columbia Gorge Outlets in Troutdale, OR. The role focuses on delivering exceptional in-store experiences, answering customer questions, and recommending products to fit needs.

You will also assist with merchandising, stock handling, and seamless checkout processes. Typical duties include cash handling, loyalty program enrollment, and contributing to a high-energy, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores.

Skills

POS systems

Inventory management

Retail software

Tools

POS software

Retail software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate at the Columbia Gorge Outlets in Troutdale, OR. The role focuses on delivering exceptional in-store experiences, answering customer questions, and recommending products to fit needs.

You will also assist with merchandising, stock handling, and seamless checkout processes. Typical duties include cash handling, loyalty program enrollment, and contributing to a high-energy, team-driven environment.