Seasonal Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness time off

EAP access

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Seasonal PT Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service on the sales floor, assist customers with product recommendations, and support daily store operations. This position offers flexible hours, the chance to advance, and employee discount programs.

The role involves handling cash, maintaining visual standards, and aiding in inventory management while contributing to an energetic team dedicated to helping customers find

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible to work a seasonal, part-time schedule.
• No specific education required (HS diploma or GED preferred).
• Experience with POS systems and retail software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions on product features, benefits and availability.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness and safety; retrieve merchandise as needed.
• Process sales, returns and exchanges at the cash register accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in inventory flow, replenishment and product movement to support store profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Retail software

Job description

## Seasonal PT Retail AssociateApply: Chesterfield, Missouri, United States of America: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R-026707Text \"JOBS\" to [phone] (United States) or [phone] (Canada) to apply by phone with Columbia's hiring assistant-St Louis Premium Outlets18539 Outlet BlvdChesterfield, MO 63005 \\*$16 per hour\\*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 Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork.\"### ### **HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE*** 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. ### **YOU HAVE*** 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 Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.* 16 years of age or older ### **JOB CONDITIONS*** Frequently in an 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.*