Seasonal Retail Associate: Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

columbiasportswearcompany; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401k with company match

Wellness Time Off

Temporary employee benefits

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to greet customers, answer questions about products, and make confident recommendations while upholding brand standards in a busy store.

You will handle POS transactions, assist with visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and provide friendly service designed to drive loyalty and store profitability. High school diploma preferred; 18+; flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles is a plus.

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

Inventory & POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to greet customers, answer questions about products, and make confident recommendations while upholding brand standards in a busy store.

You will handle POS transactions, assist with visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and provide friendly service designed to drive loyalty and store profitability. High school diploma preferred; 18+; flexible schedule.