Brand Ambassador: Outdoor Gear Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness time off

EAP program

401k with match

Temporary employee benefits

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Bloomington, MN. You will act as a Brand Ambassador, engage customers with personalized conversations, and leverage product knowledge to guide meaningful shopping experiences.

You’ll support the Store Leadership Team to uphold brand standards and drive store profitability. Responsibilities include assisting customers with product recommendations, restocking, and processing transactions while promoting loyalty programs.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience engaging consumers and selling merchandise.
• Ability to operate Inventory and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage consumers to understand their needs and guide product selection.
• Provide product knowledge to influence buying decisions and tell brand stories.
• Restock and maintain floor standards for presentation and accessibility.
• Handle cash register transactions accurately and participate in loyalty programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer engagement

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Bloomington, MN. You will act as a Brand Ambassador, engage customers with personalized conversations, and leverage product knowledge to guide meaningful shopping experiences.

You’ll support the Store Leadership Team to uphold brand standards and drive store profitability. Responsibilities include assisting customers with product recommendations, restocking, and processing transactions while promoting loyalty programs.