Retail Associate: Flexible Hours, Discounts & Wellness

Columbia Sportswear Company; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness time off

EAP

Employee assistance

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate at our Albertville, MN store. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences, assisting with product recommendations, and maintaining in-store standards.

You will handle sales, returns, and loyalty program connections to support daily store operations. The position requires 16+ years of age, basic familiarity with inventory and POS systems, and the ability to work a flexible retail schedule.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Experience operating Inventory and POS systems.
• 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 ability

POS systems

Inventory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate at our Albertville, MN store. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences, assisting with product recommendations, and maintaining in-store standards.

You will handle sales, returns, and loyalty program connections to support daily store operations. The position requires 16+ years of age, basic familiarity with inventory and POS systems, and the ability to work a flexible retail schedule.