Seasonal Retail Associate: Customer Service & Visual Merch

Columbia Sportswear Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to serve as a brand ambassador, delivering exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and product recommendations while supporting store leadership.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with questions, maintaining store standards, handling cash transactions, replenishing stock, and contributing to profitability. Must be 16+ with POS/inventory experience and HS diploma preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; retrieve merchandise as needed.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty program) efficiently.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, replenishing, and processing product flow.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Inventory software

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to serve as a brand ambassador, delivering exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction and product recommendations while supporting store leadership.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with questions, maintaining store standards, handling cash transactions, replenishing stock, and contributing to profitability. Must be 16+ with POS/inventory experience and HS diploma preferred.