Part Time Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear; Veechdale (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Wellness time off

Employee discount (Columbia, Prana, SO

Employee discount (Columbia, Prana, S

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Kentucky to deliver outstanding customer service, assist shoppers with product recommendations, and operate the register accurately.

You will support visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and maintain store standards while working with a friendly, energetic team committed to customer satisfaction and brand values.

Qualifications

• No specific education required.
• 2 years or less experience in a retail role or similar.
• Experience operating POS systems and basic retail software.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing questions and recommending products.
• Maintain store appearance and merchandising standards and assist with inventory checks.
• Handle cash register transactions accurately, including sales, returns, and loyalty sign-ups.
• Support store profitability through efficient product flow and stock replenishment.

Skills

Customer service

POS transactions

Inventory basics

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma not required

Tools

POS software

Job description

• $14 per hour
• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement
• Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey
• Employee dicount from all our brands including Columbia, Prana, Sorel, and Mountain Hardware
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health sevices, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies' values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• 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 (e.g., demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions on suitable options for consumers, etc.).
• 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 (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

YOUHAVE

• 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

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.