Retail Associate — Flexible Hours, 401k & Discounts

Columbia Sportswear Company; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Wellness benefits

EAP counseling

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to join our store team. You will greet customers, answer questions, make product recommendations, and process transactions at the POS while upholding our brand standards and visual merchandising guidelines.

You'll work in a fast-paced retail environment, support store leadership in delivering a memorable shopping experience, and contribute to achieving store goals while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years or less in a similar role or specialization.
• Ability to operate POS systems and retail software.
• 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

Sales skills

POS systems

Product recommendations

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Retail software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to join our store team. You will greet customers, answer questions, make product recommendations, and process transactions at the POS while upholding our brand standards and visual merchandising guidelines.

You'll work in a fast-paced retail environment, support store leadership in delivering a memorable shopping experience, and contribute to achieving store goals while maintaining safety and cleanliness.