Part-Time Retail Associate - Flexible Schedule & Discounts

Columbia Sportswear; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

employee discounts

401k plan with company match

Wellness Time Off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to serve as a brand ambassador and deliver exceptional in-store experiences. You will respond to customer questions, make product recommendations, and support store leadership in meeting service goals.

The role requires strong problem-solving and sales abilities, plus familiarity with inventory and POS systems. Flexible hours and a focus on teamwork align with our values and community store culture.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years or less 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

POS systems

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

POS software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to serve as a brand ambassador and deliver exceptional in-store experiences. You will respond to customer questions, make product recommendations, and support store leadership in meeting service goals.

The role requires strong problem-solving and sales abilities, plus familiarity with inventory and POS systems. Flexible hours and a focus on teamwork align with our values and community store culture.