Seasonal Retail Associate: Customer Service & Fast-Paced Sales

Columbia Sportswear Company; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with generous match

Employee discounts

Wellness Time Off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and product recommendations. You will support the Store Leadership team and help maintain brand standards on the sales floor.

You will assist with inventory, checkout, and merchandising, while upholding safety and cleanliness. This role emphasizes teamwork and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Experience operating Inventory and POS systems, and various retail software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability.
• Engage with customers to understand needs and preferences and recommend merchandise.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform all cash register transactions accurately (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty).
• Contribute to store profitability through accurate product flow and processing.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and product recommendations. You will support the Store Leadership team and help maintain brand standards on the sales floor.

You will assist with inventory, checkout, and merchandising, while upholding safety and cleanliness. This role emphasizes teamwork and a customer-first mindset.