Retail Associate: Customer Experience & Merchandising

Columbia Sportswear Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Employee discounts

EAP + counseling services

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to join our store team in Georgia. You will provide excellent customer service, demonstrate and sell products, and help maintain attractive displays and a smooth checkout process.

The role emphasizes teamwork, active customer interaction, and supporting store leadership to deliver memorable in-store experiences and drive store profitability. 16+ years old; HS diploma preferred.

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

Inventory management

POS systems

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to join our store team in Georgia. You will provide excellent customer service, demonstrate and sell products, and help maintain attractive displays and a smooth checkout process.

The role emphasizes teamwork, active customer interaction, and supporting store leadership to deliver memorable in-store experiences and drive store profitability. 16+ years old; HS diploma preferred.