Retail Associate - Flexible Hours & Customer-Centric Merchandising

Columbia Sportswear; Central Valley (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Employee discounts

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

EAP+

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable customer experiences in-store. You will answer questions, recommend products, and support store leadership in delivering exceptional service.

As part-time team members, you will help with merchandising, cash handling, loyalty program connections, and safe, efficient product flow. The company emphasizes equal opportunity and benefits including 401k matching, discounts, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 2 years or less experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and 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.
• 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

Merchandising

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable customer experiences in-store. You will answer questions, recommend products, and support store leadership in delivering exceptional service.

As part-time team members, you will help with merchandising, cash handling, loyalty program connections, and safe, efficient product flow. The company emphasizes equal opportunity and benefits including 401k matching, discounts, and wellness programs.