Part-Time Retail Associate – Create Memorable Customer Experiences

Columbia Sportswear Company; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

EAP counseling services

Commuter benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and drive sales through product recommendations and inquiries. You’ll support visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and efficient checkout processes across active lifestyle apparel and gear.

The role requires basic availability for a flexible retail schedule, 16+ years old, and prior POS/retail software familiarity. Join a brand that emphasizes customer service and teamwork.

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 (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.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and drive sales through product recommendations and inquiries. You’ll support visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and efficient checkout processes across active lifestyle apparel and gear.

The role requires basic availability for a flexible retail schedule, 16+ years old, and prior POS/retail software familiarity. Join a brand that emphasizes customer service and teamwork.