Retail Sales Associate: Brand Ambassador & Discounts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness time off

401k company match

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Minnesota (Albertville) to assist customers, maintain store standards, and process transactions. You will respond to inquiries, demonstrate products, and provide compelling recommendations while upholding brand values and teamwork.

This role emphasizes strong in-store service, flexibility with seasonally changing schedules, and a path to contribute to store profitability through efficient product flow and accurate cash handling.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and POS systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older.
• Temporary employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours.

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

POS systems

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Minnesota (Albertville) to assist customers, maintain store standards, and process transactions. You will respond to inquiries, demonstrate products, and provide compelling recommendations while upholding brand values and teamwork.

This role emphasizes strong in-store service, flexibility with seasonally changing schedules, and a path to contribute to store profitability through efficient product flow and accurate cash handling.