Retail Sales Associate: Flexible Hours & Discounts

columbiasportswearcompany; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness time off

Employee discounts

EAP programs

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences. You will assist customers, recommend products, and help maintain engaging visual displays while supporting the store leadership team in meeting sales goals and delivering great service.

Qualifications include 16+ years of age, no strict education requirement (HS diploma or GED preferred), and prior POS/retail software familiarity.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 years or less of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (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 about 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 (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores.

Skills

Customer service

POS systems

Retail software

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences. You will assist customers, recommend products, and help maintain engaging visual displays while supporting the store leadership team in meeting sales goals and delivering great service.

Qualifications include 16+ years of age, no strict education requirement (HS diploma or GED preferred), and prior POS/retail software familiarity.