Part-Time Sales Associate

3M HEALTHCARE; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

EAP services

Wellness time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Part‑Time Regular and Seasonal Hourly Retail Associate to join our NSO – RSR101 team. This role supports store leadership, delivers a personal shopping experience, and drives sales through product knowledge and customer engagement.

Flexible schedules, competitive hourly rate of $15, eligibility for employee discounts on all brands, wellness time off, EAP and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years of related retail experience.
• Experience operating inventory and POS systems.
• Strong judgment to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Excellent communication with store leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and in‑the‑moment coaching to engage consumers, make product recommendations, and leverage product knowledge to influence buying decisions.
• Ensure associates connect consumers to company loyalty programs and solicit feedback through consumer surveys.
• Support store leadership in the execution of merchandising directives; ensure timely replenishment of the sales floor and maintain high store standards for product presentation and store cleanliness.
• Supervise and oversee the assigned department of responsibility. Drive department sales through deep understanding of consumer needs, product training, visual merchandising, and communication of product needs and challenges with store leadership.
• Collaborate with store leadership team to ensure accurate execution of procedures and compliance with company policies. Work to resolve any problems or errors.
• Create and maintain a store culture of teamwork; lead by example to high professional standards and demonstrate Columbia Sportswear Company values.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Customer engagement

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Part‑Time Regular and Seasonal Hourly Retail Associate (NSO) – RSR101 (RSR102/RSR108 PDX ES ONLY)

$15 per hour. Minimum 18 years old. Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement. Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey. Employee discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, 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 Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. From ensuring effective store operations and procedures to guiding team members within an assigned area of responsibility, our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable consumer experiences while supporting and helping drive the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” As a Retail Supervisor, you will be a member of the Store Leadership Team and assist the Store Manager in the effective operation of the store. The supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to diverse associate‑level team members in the assigned area of responsibility. You will provide sales floor leadership to drive sales and ensure associates engage consumers to provide a personalized shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide training and in‑the‑moment coaching to ensure associates engage consumers, make product recommendations, and leverage product knowledge to influence buying decisions.
• Ensure associates connect consumers to company loyalty programs and solicit feedback through consumer surveys.
• Support store leadership in the execution of merchandising directives; ensure timely replenishment of the sales floor and maintain high store standards for product presentation and store cleanliness.
• Supervise and oversee the assigned department of responsibility. Drive department sales through deep understanding of consumer needs, product training, visual merchandising, and communication of product needs and challenges with store leadership.
• Collaborate with store leadership team to ensure accurate execution of procedures and compliance with company policies. Work to resolve any problems or errors.
• Create and maintain a store culture of teamwork; lead by example to high professional standards and demonstrate Columbia Sportswear Company values.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• Ability to use judgment to identify and resolve day‑to‑day technical and operational problems.
• Effective communication skills; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.

Job Conditions

Frequently in a more active environment requiring continual movement. May involve adjusting or moving items weighing up to 40 lbs. May use specialized equipment and may be exposed to dust and noise. May require the ability to work on the spot. 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 availability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Benefits

Part‑time employees receive a variety of benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, EAP with free 24/7/365 counseling services, commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs, wellness benefits, and employee discounts.