Retail Associate: Flexible Schedule & Customer Experience

Columbia Sportswear Company; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness Time Off

401k with company match

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and informed product recommendations. You will act as a brand ambassador and support store leadership in achieving sales and service goals.

Daily duties include handling POS transactions, maintaining merchandising standards, and ensuring accurate stock management while upholding Columbia Sportswear's values and customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 years or less of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing questions about features, benefits, and availability.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Perform cash register transactions including sales, returns, exchanges, and loyalty program connections.
• Contribute to store profitability by managing product flow and replenishment.

Skills

Inventory systems

POS systems

Retail software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register hardware

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and informed product recommendations. You will act as a brand ambassador and support store leadership in achieving sales and service goals.

Daily duties include handling POS transactions, maintaining merchandising standards, and ensuring accurate stock management while upholding Columbia Sportswear's values and customer-first approach.