Part Time Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Wellness time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to join our team. You will help customers, operate POS systems, and maintain in-store presentation and safety standards across a fast-paced retail environment.

As a brand ambassador, you will greet shoppers, make product recommendations, and support checkout processes while ensuring excellent customer experiences in line with Columbia’s values.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 or fewer years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience operating POS systems and basic retail software.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and assisting with product selections.
• Maintain store merchandising, cleanliness and safety standards.
• Handle all cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Sales assistance

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate. 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 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 Sportswear Company’s values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

How You’ll Make 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.

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 Sale (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. 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.

Additional Information

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. If you need an accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

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. Learn more about our family of brands here.

Benefits and Notice

We offer benefits and programs to support our employees, including wellness time off, employee discounts from all our brands (Columbia, Prana, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, and access to resources to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. If you need an accommodation or adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.