Retail Associate - Sorel

Columbia Sportswear; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned retail company as a part-time Retail Associate. This role offers a flexible schedule and the chance to engage with customers, helping them find the perfect products while creating memorable shopping experiences. You'll play a vital role in maintaining store standards, managing inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their retail career. Enjoy employee discounts and wellness benefits while being part of a fun and energetic team dedicated to connecting active people with their passions.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Wellness Benefits

401k Plan with Company Match

EAP + Counseling Services

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and retail environments.
• Ability to operate POS systems and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards and assist with customer inquiries.
• Perform cash register transactions efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Register Transactions

Inventory Management

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Retail Software Tools

Job description

Part-time Hourly Retail Associate

RSR101

16.00 per hour

Hiring 16 + years old Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement. Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more! Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow! ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

As a Retail Associates, you will represent our Company, Brands, and products to our consumer. You will serve consumers and share product information to help consumers find products that match their needs. Retail Associates support the flow of products into the store and onto the sales floor to ensure product representation and accessibility to our consumers. You will contribute to store profitability through accurate and efficient process execution and assist the Store Leadership Team in supporting our company mission: "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

HOWYOU’LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Maintain store and visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety standards; retrieves merchandise from stock room and other inventory locations to restock the sales floor.
• Performs cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, and exchanges) efficiently and accurately; connects consumer to the company loyalty programs.
• Contributes to the profitability of the store by receiving and processing incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.
• Serves consumers by responding to consumer questions regarding product features, benefits, and availability; asks questions to understand consumer’s needs related to merchandise and assists with buying decisions. Supports Columbia Sportswear Company values to enhance the consumer experience and teamwork with their fellow employees.
• Acquires necessary knowledge about products, policies, procedures, and programs to execute day to-day operations.

YOUHAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Experience interacting with and serving consumers.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Pay Range: $16.00 - $23.04 Expected Pay Range for Hire: $16.00 - $17.00 *Newly hired employees typically are employed at the start rate for the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer part-time employees benefits that include a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. There are commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs. We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

Columbia will continue to accept applications until

05/12/2025 If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.